Job Description
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
Best in California and #5 in the U.S. for Orthopedics according to U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025. As a global leader in orthopedics, we offer a range of solutions in all orthopedic subspecialties to get you back to doing the things you love. Through compassionate care, innovation, and education, we restore quality and function to life.
Why work here?
When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and advanced medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.
We take pride in hiring the best, most hardworking employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
What will you be doing:
The Senior Orthopedic Cast Technician (Sports Medicine) will perform a variety of tasks associated with orthopedic casting procedures under the instruction of a provider in the Clinic. Works independently under the general supervision of a physician and is evaluated by satisfactory correction of orthopedic problems.
- Positions patient for procedure and notes the degree of discomfort experienced by the patient. Also instructs patient in cast care, wound care, swelling and how to remove and apply splints.
- Assists with application and execution of orthopedic procedures and services concerning the orthopedic patient. (i.e. apply slings, casts, inspect and adjust bandages and equipment needed for orthopedic care) under Physician, NP or PA direction.
- Performs designated diagnostic tests as directed by provided and assists in follow-up scheduling needs.
- Provides product and technical assistance for customers, including product preparation and procedural consultation for physicians and staff as appropriate. Assists with patient education.
- Applies and removes a variety of splints, plaster and fiberglass casts and requests x-rays as indicated under the direction of a physician. Performs special procedures as windowing and wedging and assists the physician in complex special procedures as removal of pins and application of traction. Responsible for inventory, ordering and receiving of all casting supplies and equipment.
- Cleans and re-processes equipment and supplies based on standard work and department guidelines.
- Assists physician with scribing in the EMR during office exams when needed.
- Sets up exam and procedure room based on patient visit needs.
- Assists physician, NP or PA in the examination room/procedure room as needed for data collection of vital signs, symptoms, analysis, treatment and care of the orthopedic patient. Records information in medical records.
- Trains and assists other team members within scope.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
One (1) plus years’ experience as Registered Orthopedic Technician with casting and splinting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in patient care work.
Three (3) plus years of medical assistant experience preferred.
Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:
High School Diplma/GED.
Vocational/Technical Diploma – Medical Assistant from an accredited school.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Registered Orthopedic Technician (ROT) from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals.
Orthopedic Technician Certified (OTC) from National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologies preferred.
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Req ID : 5786
Working Title : Senior Orthopedic Cast Technician (Sports Medicine)
Department : SMOG
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : OR/Anesthesia
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $25.88 - $38.82
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
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