Req #: 238284

Department: Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at UW Medical Center

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/hand-elbow-sh

Job Location Detail: 4245 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle 98105

Posting Date: 09/25/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,947 - $7,078 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Hand, Elbow and Shoulder Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Orthopaedic Technician II. WORK SCHEDULE

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

• Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Located in the University District, the care team at the Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at UWMC-Roosevelt provides comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, with the goal of helping you return to normal life activities.Our board-certified specialists have experience treating complex injuries and chronic conditions, including osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. We perform surgery on the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, and minimally invasive shoulder and elbow arthroscopy. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist physician with complex casting, arthroscopic procedures, pin replacement/removal, and external fixator removal

• Monitor patient's 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, patient’s 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

• Certification through the National Association of Orthopedic Technologists (NAOT) or Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification through the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) and two years of direct patient care experienceORequivalent education/experience

• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.