Orthopedic Technician

Harborview Medical Center's Hand, Foot, & Ankle Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Orthopedic Technician!

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 100% FTE, 40 hours weekly
• Day Shift, Mon-Fri 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

PRIMARY JOB 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)

OR

• 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 experience

OR

• equivalent education/experience

AND

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

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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