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UC Irvine

Orthopedic Technician or Sr. Orthopedic Technician - Laguna Hills Multispecialty

UC Irvine, Laguna Woods, California, United States, 92637

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Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program, and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

Position Summary Incumbent assists physicians and nurses in the medical care and treatment of orthopedic outpatients and performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary.

Required Qualifications

Understanding of medical terminology

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Demonstrated completion of extremity immobilization and/or casting workshop within 6 months of hire

BLS certification upon hire

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds

Possible Job Codes • Orthopedic Technician (Job Code 008929) or • Senior Orthopedic Technician (Job Code 008929) dependent upon certification held and experience.

Orthopedic Technician Requirements

Current Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, or

Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals with minimum 2 years of experience working as an Orthopedic Technician

Senior Orthopedic Technician Requirements

Current Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, or

Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals with Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency/Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical/Back Office

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working as an Orthopedic Tech in an ambulatory setting

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Bilingual skill in Spanish or Vietnamese or Chinese

Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. If you would like more information, please visit our compensation and benefits pages.

Conditions of Employment The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan ,

Employment Misconduct* ,

Legal Right to Work in the United States ,

Vaccination Policies ,

Smoking and Tobacco Policy ,

Drug Free Environment *,

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement ,

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ,

E‑Verify

and

Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

(additional conditions may apply).

Equal Opportunity Employment The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or (949) 824‑0500, Monday‑Friday 8:30 a.m.‑5:00 p.m.

Work Authorization Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship. Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

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