Orthopedic Technician I - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University

St. Louis, Missouri, US
$16.40 - $23.70 / hourly; not specified; not speci...
Splinting and casting
Patient care activities
Instrument cleaning
Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices

Job Summary

  • Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices.
  • Performs splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident, and removes casts with care.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Matching Summary

Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices.

Salary

$16.40 - $23.70 / Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • splinting and casting
  • patient care activities
  • instrument cleaning
  • electronic medical records documentation

Nice-to-have

  • ambulation instructions
  • Durable Medical Equipment knowledge
  • patient education
  • float position flexibility

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • ACLS certification
  • Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer (preferred)
  • Casting (1 Year) (preferred)
  • Orthopedic (1 Year) (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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