Orthopedic Technician II - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

22h • $17 - $25 • Onsite

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.

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.
• 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)
• 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
• Workplace Organization

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED