Orthopedic Technician Ii - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University

Chesterfield, US
$17.34 - $25.40 / hourly; not specified; not speci...
Splinting and casting
Patient education on medical appliances
Instrument cleaning and room organization
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.
  • Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments, performing splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident, and applying, adjusting, measuring and educating patients on medical appliances and equipment.
  • 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

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Splinting and casting
  • Patient education on medical appliances
  • Instrument cleaning and room organization
  • Electronic medical records documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Assisting with physician schedules
  • Training orthopedic technicians and residents
  • Implementing policies and procedures
  • Follow-up patient calls

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Related work experience or training
  • Orthopedic (2 Years)
  • Casting (1 Year)

Work Rights

Not specified

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