Orthopedic Casting Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Casting Technician, OPA Lake Otis, Full-Time

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Orthopedic Casting Technician to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

Learn more about Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at www.OPAlaska.com.

General Summary : In a collaborative environment and working under the guidance of physicians, orthopedic technicians teach patients to use walking aids such as canes and crutches, and fit and adjust equipment as necessary. Orthopedic technicians apply and remove plaster and synthetic casts and inform patients about the risks of treatment. Under the guidance of surgeons, orthopedic technicians fabricate splints and manage other medical technology, including braces and prosthetic limbs.

Ideal attributes

• Follows the organization's standards for ethical business conduct.
• Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment.
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.

Representative duties

Knowledge and skill requirements

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities :

Education : High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Preferred Experience : Medical Assistant or orthopedic technology certificate or related associate's degree

Core Competencies

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.

OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.

OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.