Orthopaedic Technologist-Ortho Full time Days
About The Position
The Orthopaedic Technologist supports physicians (MD/DO/DPM) and advanced practice providers (APPs) by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role helps ensure efficient patient flow, maintains neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The position follows Northwestern Medicine's mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Certified Orthopaedic Technologist (National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists), Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (American Society of Orthopedic Professionals), or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- CPR Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant credential through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong computer skills.
- Experience applying DME appropriately and fitting patients with DME.
- Experience with casting and splinting.
- Experience removing sutures, stitches, and staples.
- Experience with wound care.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, identify patients using two identifiers, and prepare them for examination.
- Obtain and document vital signs according to organizational standards; record the reason for the visit and update or confirm allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
- Promptly inform the MD/APP of significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and set up equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, and prioritize tasks to support patient flow.
- Assist with referrals, transfers, and discharge processes.
- Assist MDs/APPs with medical and surgical procedures, including applying and molding splints and casts, removing sutures and staples, wound care, dressing changes, procedures and injections, and ultrasound-guided injections, as directed.
- Apply durable medical equipment (DME) and educate patients about its care and use, as directed.
- Assist with specimen collection and call in or electronically send prescriptions as directed by the MD/APP.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including patient letters and forms, faxing, mailing, and patient phone calls, as directed by the MD/APP/RN.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms, and disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to established protocols.
- Participate in environmental safety rounds; maintain vaccine and medication inventory; ensure medication cabinets are appropriately locked; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments; assist with supply ordering; and dispose of expired items correctly.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Work cooperatively with practice staff, accept delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to others, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team, including delivering clear instructions to patients in distress.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
- A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
