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Orthopedic Technician
Harborview Medical Center's Hand, Foot, & Ankle Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Orthopedic Technician. Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours weekly Day Shift, Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm 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. The Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center treats complex injuries and musculoskeletal, peripheral nerve, and skin conditions. Our board-certified, experienced orthopedic and plastic surgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians, and physical and occupational therapists work hard to return patients to full function and to get you back to enjoying the activities you love. 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 About Harborview Medical Center As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health, and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Harborview Medical Center's Hand, Foot, & Ankle Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Orthopedic Technician. Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours weekly Day Shift, Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm 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. The Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center treats complex injuries and musculoskeletal, peripheral nerve, and skin conditions. Our board-certified, experienced orthopedic and plastic surgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians, and physical and occupational therapists work hard to return patients to full function and to get you back to enjoying the activities you love. 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 About Harborview Medical Center As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health, and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.