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Provides primary responsibility to assist the physician/physician assistant in the operating room, on patient floors, and in physician offices with the application and removal of casts and orthopedic devices.

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  Assist the physician/PAs with orthopedic casting, the procedures include the application and remove of a variety of casts and splints.
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  Suture and staple removal with after care instructions for patients. Provide pre and post instructions to patients: skin care, cast care, and safety measures using AVS or handouts as appropriate. Instruct patients on cast wear, swelling, and how to remove and apply splints (document appropriate information in patients chart).
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  Patient assessment for complications of casts: pressure points, compartment syndrome, and compromised skin integrity. Cast repair and splinting.
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  Perform routine exam and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying medications and dressings.
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  Prepare and assist physicians and PAs with minor procedures. Assist providers in placement or removal of pins or screws, joint injections and closed reductions.

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• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Registered Medical Assistant (Washington)
  

• Basic Life Support required at hire
  

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  Medical assistant with casting experience or who is currently working as an orthopedic technician.
• Knowledge of different types of casts: application, removal and suture removal.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology, especially orthopedic terminology.

• Orthopedic Technologist Certified (National Association of Orthopedic Technologists) by date of hire/transfer.
• Advanced knowledge of the application and removal of casts. Independent in the workplace.
• Certified orthopedic technician or MA with vast experience in casting.

PrimaryLocation : Washington,Tacoma,Tacoma Specialty Center
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J02|SEIU|SEIU Service Unit
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Tacoma Specialty Center - Orthopedics - 1130
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.