Registered Orthopaedic Technologist

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking an Orthopaedic Technologist to assist physicians and nursing staff in patient care, manage charts and patient flow, and perform casting, bracing, and splinting. The role may include clerical duties and requires use of the electronic medical record per SOPs.

The position emphasizes teamwork with physicians and nurses in an orthopaedic setting and adherence to departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• ASOP Orthopedic Technologist registration must be current.
• 2–3 years of orthopaedic technologist and medical office experience in an orthopaedic environment is preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care and treatment of orthopaedic patients.
• Manage patient charts and patient flow within the department.
• Perform delegated medical tasks such as casting, bracing, and splinting.
• May perform clerical duties as needed.
• Use the electronic system as documented in SOPs and department processes.

Skills

CPR certification

Venipuncture

Wound care

Cast care

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASOP Orthopedic Technologist registration

2–3 years orthopaedic technologist and medical office experience

Job description

Responsible for assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care and treatment of orthopaedic patients. Responsible for chart management and patient flow. Performs delegated medical tasks such as casting, bracing, and splinting. May perform clerical duties. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process; and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Registration as an Orthopedic Technologist through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture, wound care, and cast care
• Two to three years orthopaedic technologist and medical office experience in an Orthopaedic environment
• CPR certification is required

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits