Senior Orthopedic Technician - Pacific Multi-Specialty - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Costa Mesa, CA

145d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Demonstrates 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.
Travel between sites will be required.