Orthopedic Technician

Orthopedic Technician, OPA – Wasilla, Part-Time

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Additional days of the week can be negotiated.

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska (OPA) seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Orthopedic Technician to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. Employees benefit from a healthy work‑life balance, competitive pay, and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, life and disability coverage, flexible spending or health savings accounts, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off starting at three weeks annually.

Orthopedic technicians collaborate closely with physicians to apply and remove plaster and synthetic casts, as well as fabricate splints and semi‑custom thermoplastic braces. They assist patients with mobility aids such as canes and crutches, ensuring proper fit and adjustment, and educate patients on treatment risks following wound care, casting, splinting, or the use of durable medical equipment (DME).

• Follows the organization's standards for ethical business conduct.
• Highly motivated and works well in a team environment.
• Acts as a productive team member and positive role model.

• Performs splinting, casting, and application of simple traction, braces and other devices under the direction of an orthopedic physician or physician assistant.
• Assists with direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist and specific training, such as dressing changes, suture and pin removal, incision and drainage, fracture reduction, etc.
• Educates patients and staff regarding proper care and use of orthopedic appliances.
• Documents the care administered.
• Monitors and orders all casting, clinical, DME and patient supplies including instruments.
• Clean, autoclave and properly package surgical instruments.
• Orients and provides on‑the‑job training in casting and splinting to resident physicians and staff.

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific task assistance related to medical practice.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and orthopedic supplies.

• Diplomacy and tact in interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to effectively share information with patients and families.
• Skilled in the application of casting, splinting and veritable orthopedic appliances.

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion with others.

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

Medical Assistant or Orthopedic Technology certificate or related associate's degree.

• Synergy:
  Through collaboration & continuous improvement.
• Empathy:
  Through compassion & patient‑centered care.
• Integrity:
  Through trust & ethical accountability.
• Optimization:
  Through operational efficiency.

The mission of Ortho Alaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient‑centered care. Each physician and surgeon works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care‑team experience. Currently we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

OPA values quality, patient‑centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development and community service.

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, and paid time off.

Ortho Alaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.