Orthopaedic Technician - Harborview

Orthopaedic Technician II – Harborview – Hand Foot and Ankle Clinic

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

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

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.

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

• 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

• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation during the probationary period.
• Eligible for Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered credential; attestation must be completed by the applicable provider and submitted to the state within 7 days of hire. Licensure is not transferable between UW clinics/departments.

• 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.

• Pay Range Minimum: $29.39 hourly
• Pay Range Maximum: $42.06 hourly
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Temporary or Regular?:
  This is a regular position
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit: WFSE HMC

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.