Orthopedic Technician II - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

1d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic 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.
Float Positions: As a float, you may be scheduled at any clinic location based on operational needs, including:
BWCH
Progress West (PW)
CSCC South County (CSCC SC)
CAM South County
CSCC West
Orthopedic Center (OC)
CAM
St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH)
WashU Medicine Orthopedics St. Charles
MoBap Fixed Location Position:
Orthopedic Injury Clinic (OIC) – Chesterfield
Candidates will be considered for float or fixed-location roles based on experience, interest, and business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Not Applicable
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer.
• 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)
• Orthopedic (2 Years)
• Casting (1 Year)
• Ambulatory Care Management
• Anatomy
• Assist with Procedures
• Continued Learning
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Interpersonal Interactions
• Leadership
• Orthopedic Splints
• Patient Care Documentation
• Physiology
• Policy Communications
• Professional Etiquette
• Schedule Management
• Staple Removal
• Suture Removal
• Telephone Communications
• X-Rays

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.
• Performs splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.
• Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.
• Removes 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 including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), casting and clinical supplies.
• Prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.
• Serves as responsible for training and evaluating orthopedic technicians while maximizing staff productivity and training staff residents.
• Implements policies and procedures in the clinical offices.
• 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.
• Understands payor guidelines and implements training of payor guidelines with staff.
• Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.
• Properly requests prior authorizations, communicates with patients regarding price to see if they want us to order the product and the status of their orders.
• Enters fee tickets daily.
• Cleans and organizes the cast room so that supplies are stocked and ready for use.
• Ensures that the end of day checklist is reviewed, and all tasks are completed before leaving for the day.
• Schedules durable medical equipment appointments when necessary.
• Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.
• Educates patients on proper cast care.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED