Orthopedic Technician Ii - Orthopedic Surgery

reproductivesciences.wustl.edu

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $17.34 - $25.40 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Applies and removes casts and splints
Orders clinical supplies and dme
Documents care in electronic medical records
The role involves assisting physicians with the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices while ensuring patient safety and education

Job Summary

  • The role involves assisting physicians with the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices while ensuring patient safety and education.
  • Candidates may be scheduled at various clinic locations or a fixed location depending on operational needs and business requirements.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, caregiver leave, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The role involves assisting physicians with the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices while ensuring patient safety and education.

Salary

Base: $17.34 - $25.40 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, 10 holidays, health insurance, 403(b) match, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Applies and removes casts and splints
  • Orders clinical supplies and DME
  • Documents care in electronic medical records
  • Educates patients on cast care and equipment
  • Maintains cast room cleanliness and safety

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with orthopedic surgery procedures
  • Training and evaluating new technicians
  • Knowledge of payor guidelines and prior authorizations
  • Ability to float between multiple clinic locations
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire
  • No specific work experience required
  • Driver's license not required

Work Rights

Not specified

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