Orthopedic Technician II — Casts, Splints & Patient Care

Washington University in St. Louis; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an orthopedic assistant to support physicians and staff in applying, maintaining, and removing splints, casts, and other devices. The role includes ordering supplies, training staff, preparing exam rooms, and documenting care in EMR.

Evenings and some Saturdays required; location in Chesterfield with potential travel to Sunset Hills. Requires high school diploma and BLS within one month; prior orthopedic tech or medical assistant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire.
• Related work experience or training as Orthopedic Technologist/Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter medical equipment appointments.
• Perform splinting and casting under physician supervision.
• Educate patients on medical appliances and equipment.
• Remove casts with care.
• Document care in EMR.
• Order and maintain clinical supplies including DME and casting supplies.
• Prepare exam rooms and monitor physician schedules.

Skills

Ambulatory Care

Anatomy

Procedures

EMR

HIPAA

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Orthopedic Splints

Patient Documentation

Physiology

Policy Communications

Schedule Management

Suture Removal

X-Rays

Telephone Communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Location

Chesterfield, MO 63017

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices; also monitors and orders casting and other medical appliances, including instruments; clean instruments and cast rooms as per Environmental Health and Safety regulations. Assists with orthopedic technician training.

This position will be located in our new Sunset Hills location upon opening. May required local travel to other Orthopedic locations. This position requires evenings and some Saturday hours.

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.

Education:

Required Qualifications

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.

Required Qualifications:

More About This Job

• 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.
  
  

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

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), Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), 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 / Hourly

The 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

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 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: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.