Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations. Job Description Provides assistance to the medical staff in the application, maintenance and removal of casts, traction and other splint or motion device as ordered. Informs patients/families, staff and students about the use and care of casts and traction devices. Shriners Portland is looking for a full time Cast Tech to join the team! Key Responsibilities: • Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an Orthopedic Technician and the Outpatient Clinic (OPC) standards of care. • Performs casting and traction services under the direction and supervision of an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon • Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with patients/families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic intervention. Maintains competency, adheres to standards of practice, recognizes own learning needs to maximize professional development and optimal patient care • Prepares patient for application of orthopedic devices, removes plaster/fiberglass as ordered by the physician. • Demonstrates competency in the application, removal, maintenance, modifications of cast, splints and traction. Required Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED • Orthopedic Cast Technician Program • Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Qualifications: • Certificate Medical Assistant • 1 year Orthopedic Technician • 1 year related work experience 
Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.