Orthopedic Cast Technician – Sports Medicine

Family Health Centers of San Diego

Orthopedic Cast Technician providing patient care and support services for casts and braces. Working in the Sports Medicine and Podiatry Cast Clinic with Family Health Centers of San Diego.

Posted 6/30/2026part-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $32 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in orthopedic casting procedures, including the application and removal of various casts and braces. Proficient in maintaining sterile environments and documenting patient care in electronic health records.

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Orthopedic Technologist CertificationExperience in Outpatient Orthopedic Cast ClinicApplication and Removal of Extremity CastsPatient Charting and DocumentationBLS or ACLS Certification

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Hard Skills

Application of Casts and BracesAdjustment and Repair of CastsWound Cleaning and DressingUse of Alignment Jigs and Hinge ApparatusFitting Canes, Crutches, and Walkers

Soft Skills

Patient InstructionAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cast SawSterile Field SetupComputerized Patient Record (E-HR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Orthopedic Technologist CertifiedCPR CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Trauma Life Support

Industry Keywords

Orthopedic ProceduresPatient CareMedical TerminologyOutpatient SettingCalifornia Driver's License

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Physician in the treatment of injuries to bones and surrounding ligaments and tendons.
Assist with orthopedic casting procedures to include the application and removal of a variety of casts and splints.
Assist with routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying dressings.
Apply and remove all types of extremity casts and braces using plaster, synthetic materials and thermoplastics.
Assist Physician in application of special casts, i.e., extremity casts, spicas, etc.
Adjust and repair casts, braces, and splints.
Use equipment needed for application, adjustment and repair of casts and braces, alignment jigs, hinge apparatus, etc.
Apply all types of prefabricated soft goods, i.e., slings, braces, collars and immobilizers.
Fit and adjust canes, crutches, and walkers, and give patient and/or significant other(s) instruction in the use of these aids.
Set-up and maintain a sterile field for minor orthopedic procedures such as intra-articular injections, aspirations, and subcutaneous hardware removal.
Keep cast room, storage area and procedure areas clean and orderly.
Provide administrative support such as prepping clinics, maintaining patient records/charts, ensuring specialty equipment (i.e., cast saw), and supplies are available.
Document/perform patient charting using appropriate documentation template, standard medical terminology, physical and emotional reactions, and general patient care.
Enter information related to care rendered, and condition and progress of the patient.
Review and compare clinic schedule with availability of bone films to ensure patient and films are available for clinic appointment.
Document patient care data, and patient’s response to care in computerized patient record (E-HR).

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
Orthopedic Technologist Certified required: National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT).
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
1 - 2 years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician required.
Experience in an outpatient orthopedic cast clinic or similar medical setting preferred.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law.
An acceptable driving record is also required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs