Orthopedic Technician, Capitol Hill (40 hrs)

Primary Location Seattle, Washington Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Day Salary $30.24 - $43.68 / hour

Job Number 1387983 Date Posted 01/23/2026

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ORTHO TECH FOR CAPITOL HILL & BELLEVUE.

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the physician/PAs with orthopedic casting, the procedures include the application and remove of a variety of casts and splints.
• 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).
• Patient assessment for complications of casts: pressure points, compartment syndrome, and compromised skin integrity. Cast repair and splinting.
• Perform routine exam and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying medications and dressings.
• Prepare and assist physicians and PAs with minor procedures. Assist providers in placement or removal of pins or screws, joint injections and closed reductions.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Medical Assistant (Washington) within 2 months of hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Primary Location: Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill South Building Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J02|SEIU|SEIU Local 1199 Service Unit Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Central Campus South - Orthopedics - 1130 Pay Range: $30.24 - $43.68 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate''s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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