Senior Orthopedic Technician - Pacific Multi-Specialty - FT Days

University of California, Irvine; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County, part of the University of California, Irvine, seeks an Orthopaedic Technician to perform clinical assessment, care management, sutures removal, casts and splints application, and discharge instructions. Travel to Ambulatory clinics will be required, and you will support patient care across age groups.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, accurate data collection, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, or 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

• Performs clinical assessment and care management for patients 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 providing discharge instructions.
• Travels to Ambulatory clinics as required and provides care across age groups (neonate to geriatric).
• Maintains positive attitude and excellent customer service to all.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

English communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Orthopaedic Technologist Certification OTC

ROT certification (American Society of Orthopedic Professionals)

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

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. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, i.e. neonate, pediatric, adult or geriatric and provide the care needed. Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service to all.

*Position will require some travel between sites.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closing Statement:

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization