Orthopedic Technician II (Chesterfield) - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days and holidays

Health insurance

Metro transit U‑Pass

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Orthopedic Technician Assistant to support physicians and staff in splinting, casting, and traction procedures. You will educate patients on devices, assist with instrument preparation, and ensure accurate charting in the EMR.

You may coordinate clinic schedules, manage supplies, and help train junior staff. This role requires the ability to handle patient interaction and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: BLS required; may require other licenses.
• Experience: No specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs splinting, casting and application of traction under supervision.
• Apply, adjust, measure and educate patients on medical appliances.
• Remove casts with care and manage pre-surgical education on some devices.
• Document care in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Order and maintain clinical supplies and assist with training.
• Coordinate schedules to support clinic operations and patient care.

Skills

Splinting

Casting

Traction

EMR

Patient education

X-Rays

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR

Job description

Location

Chesterfield, MO 63017

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position functions as an assistant to physician's and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, traction and other orthopaedic 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 and scheduling of personnel.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs splinting, casting and application of traction under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.
• Apply, adjust, measure and educate patients on medical appliances and equipment.
• Remove 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.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations.
• Obtains x-rays, prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.
• Assists the Medical Assistants in clinical areas, by preparing charts, x-rays and exam rooms when necessary.
• 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.
• Assist in the training of other orthopedic technicians.
• Assist with coordinating schedules to support the clinic and patient care.
• Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.
• Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

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.

Basic Life Support requirement

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: 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, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Interpersonal Interactions, Leadership, Orthopedic Splints, Patient Care Documentation, Physiology, Policy Communications, Schedule Management, Staple Removal, Suture Removal, Telephone Communications, X-Rays
• Grade C06-H Salary Range $17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly

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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.

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