Orthopedic Technician II - Orthopedic Surgery
Washington University in St. Louis
- # Orthopedic Technician II - Orthopedic SurgeryApplyremote type: On Campus/Onsitelocations: South County - St. Louis, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR96658# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Functions as an assistant to physician’s and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices. Cleans instruments and cast rooms as per Environmental Health and Safety regulations. This position supports our Injury Clinic with working hours M-Th: 11:00-7:30; F: 10:00-6:30; Saturdays: One Saturday per quarter# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.* Performs splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.* Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.* Removes casts with care.* Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist, i.e. assisting with dressing changes, suture and staple removal, etc.* Documents the care administered into electronic medical records.* Orders and maintains all clinical supplies including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), casting and clinical supplies.* Prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.* Serves as responsible for training and evaluating orthopedic technicians while maximizing staff productivity and training staff residents.* Implements policies and procedures in the clinical offices.* Adjusts canes, walkers, crutches and provides ambulation instructions.* Performs follow-up patient calls when-needed.* Performs pre-surgical education on some medical appliances and equipment.* Understands payor guidelines and implements training of payor guidelines with staff.* Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.* Properly requests prior authorizations, communicates with patients regarding price to see if they want us to order the product and the status of their orders.* Enters fee tickets daily.* Cleans and organizes the cast room so that supplies are stocked and ready for use.* Ensures that the end of day checklist is reviewed, and all tasks are completed before leaving for the day.* Schedules durable medical equipment appointments when necessary.* Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.* Educates patients on proper cast care.* Performs other tasks as assigned. **Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Clinical office setting with some pressure caused by adherence to patient/physician schedule.* May have to travel between offices.* Lifting patients and equipment is a regular part of the job.* At times, this position will assist with supervision when team leader or supervisor is absent.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Required Qualifications:*** Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.* Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements)**Preferred Qualifications:*** Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**Certified Athletic Trainer - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT), Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT), Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)**Work Experience:**Orthopedic (2 Years), Casting (1 Year)**Skills:**Ambulatory Care Management, Anatomy, Assist with Procedures, Continuous Learning, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Interpersonal Interactions, Leadership, Orthopedic Splints, Patient Care Documentation, Physiology, Policy Communications, Professional Etiquette, Schedule Management, Staple Removal, Suture Removal, Telephone Communications, X-Rays# **Grade**C06-H# **Salary Range**$17.89 - $26.35 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit:
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