Orthopaedic Technician 2 Harborview

Job Description

Harborview - Hand Foot and Ankle Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Orthopaedic Technician II.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Located in the Ninth & Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center the Foot & Ankle Center at Harborview provides consultation and surgical treatment for complex foot and ankle reconstruction including arthritis deformities genetic anomalies sports injuries and traumatic injury. We also offer podiatry services and non-surgical treatments.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist physician with complex casting arthroscopic procedures pin replacement/removal and external fixator removal
• Monitor patients condition following casting; recognize emergent/urgent problems and provide telephone triage for patients with cast problems
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Order Durable Medical Supplies (DME) and maintain inventory and stock per established clinic protocols
• Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
• Act as a liaison between patient patients family and providers
• Assist provider with procedures and medical exams
• Ensure a signed physician order is completed before submitting the patient for an x-ray remove and apply casts and/or splints remove sutures as per established clinic orders
• Assist in transporting patients as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation during the probationary period

OR

• Eligible for Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered credential; attestation must be completed by the applicable provider and submittedby the employeeto the state within 7 days of hire. Licensure is not transferable between UW clinics/departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) Certification program accredited by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists Inc. (NBCOT) or the Registered Orthopedic Technologist Program accredited by the American Society of Orthopedic Professional (ASOP) and one year of direct patient care experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

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Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.