Senior Orthopedic Technician - Ambulatory Clinic Travel

University of California - Irvine Health; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support clinical assessment, cast care, and patient discharge instructions. Travel between Ambulatory clinics and multiple sites will be required, with a focus on accurate data collection and strong customer service in a dynamic setting.

The role may be filled at Orthopedic Technician or Sr. Orthopedic Technician level; a Medical Assistant credential is required, with BLS and state-of-the-art certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum 2 years experience working as an Orthopaedic Technician
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, or Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals
• BLS certification upon hire
• Ability to regularly travel locally to Ambulatory Clinic off-site locations
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Responsibilities

• Incumbent performs clinical assessment and care management for patient and presents relevant patient data to the physician.
• Removes sutures, applies and removes casts and splints.
• Collects and records patient data, monitoring patient flow during clinic hours and provides patient information and instructions upon discharge.
• Travel to Ambulatory clinics will be required.
• *Position will require some travel between sites.

Skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Customer service skills

Excellent written and verbal English

Ability to travel locally

Strong interpersonal skills

Adaptability to changing environment

Punctual and reliable

Clinical data collection

Cast and splint application knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient instruction delivery

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support clinical assessment, cast care, and patient discharge instructions. Travel between Ambulatory clinics and multiple sites will be required, with a focus on accurate data collection and strong customer service in a dynamic setting.

The role may be filled at Orthopedic Technician or Sr. Orthopedic Technician level; a Medical Assistant credential is required, with BLS and state-of-the-art certification preferred.