Orthopedic Technician

Job Function Summary:   (not customizable, will not be used in the job posting/advertisement):

Orthopedic Technicians assist physicians and professional nursing personnel in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic needs in a hospital and/or clinic facility; maintain the cast room and orthopedic equipment and devices; assist with the application and removal of plaster casts; and perform other related duties as required.

 

Job Scope:

Incumbents perform duties which are directly related to the physical care of patients in an inpatient and outpatient facility. Incumbents order supplies and maintain orthopedic instruments and equipment; prepare patients for application of orthopedic devices; remove plasters; dispense, apply, and adjust traction apparatus according to orthopedists’ orders; assist patients in walkers and on crutches; care for plaster casts; instruct patients in simple exercises; assemble orthopedic fracture tables; set up equipment for skeletal traction; prepare canvas covers, and any other appropriate frames; apply appropriate cervical and pelvic traction; assist physicians with balance suspensions, lateral and other types of traction; maintain and assemble appropriate tables; make rounds with orthopedist and assist in dressing changes; apply braces; check and adjust braces for function, comfort and fit; demonstrate crutch walking gaits, cane walking, and weight bearing of fractures on casts; measure to prevent excessive swelling on new fractures; initiate charge documents; and keep records and charts. Incumbents may assist in the orientation and training of technicians, medical students and residents in the proper use of orthopedic procedures and devices, advanced/complex technical aspects of orthopedic care and new techniques.

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Custom Scope:

           Under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services and in collaboration with the clinical staff and the physician leadership the Orthopedic Technician/Medical Assistant II assists in the delivery of care to patients in an ambulatory multi-specialty group practice. Work includes a variety of personal care and procedures including assuring positive care outcomes. They will perform assigned patient care in support of the specialty care services provided to patients within the practice. Incumbents perform duties which are directly related to the physical care of patients in an inpatient and outpatient facility. Incumbents order supplies and maintain orthopedic instruments and equipment; prepare patients for application of orthopedic devices; remove plasters; dispense, apply, and adjust traction apparatus according to orthopedists’ orders; assist patients in walkers and on crutches; care for plaster casts; instruct patients in simple exercises; assemble orthopedic fracture tables; set up equipment for skeletal traction; prepare canvas covers, and any other appropriate frames. They are responsible for knowledge of, competency and compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit and UCSF Medical Center. Will initiate charge documents; and keep records and charts. Incumbents may assist in the orientation and training of technicians, medical students and residents in the proper use of orthopedic procedures and devices, advanced/complex technical aspects of orthopedic care and new techniques. The individual will also room and take vitals for all patients in addition to casting responsibilities. Must adhere to departmental policies and procedures, including telephone and house standards.

They work as a team member with other staff and consistently project a professional, caring and courteous demeanor. The Orthopedic Technician is responsible for the efficient patient flow and provides support to multiple physicians. They communicate with referring physicians’ offices and serve a liaison for the outside providers. This position requires flexibility to work at the main campus in Oakland and/or the satellite clinics in Brentwood, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek, if necessary

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Required qualifications must be possessed by any candidate to be considered for the position. These qualifications will be included in the job posting/advertisement and will be used to screen applicants. Note: Only objective, specific and quantifiable (KSAs) will be used when screening (i.e. 6 months of event planning experience vs. prior event planning experience). Preferred qualifications are those skills or abilities that an ideal candidate possesses, but are not required in order for a candidate to be considered for the position. Please list: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Req / Pref Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy Req Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with team physicians and referring physicians Req Excellent interpersonal/communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse professional and patient population Req Ability to multi task Req Ability to work independently and as part of a team Req Understanding of orthopedic terminology, procedures and anatomy Req Manual dexterity Req 1+ years of related prior experience in a busy health environment Req This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Req Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, with no restrictions for keyboarding Req Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience and ability to work effectively in Word and Excel Req Prior experience in a pediatric healthcare setting Pref 5+ years casting experience Pref Experience with insurance verification, medical assisting, or patient financial services strongly preferred Pref Bi-lingual or multilingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred Pref Education, Licenses and Certifications: List Education, Licenses and Certifications a candidate must possess or meet to be considered for the position. You may also select any of these attributes as being preferred. These will be included in the job posting/advertisement and will be used to screen applicants. Education Req / Pref High school diploma or equivalent education and training Required Completion of orthopedic technician training program, and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Required Licenses Req / Pref Certifications Req / Pref Certification of as Orthopedic Technologist Req Current American Heart Association CPR certification Req Certified Medical Assistant Pref Special Conditions of Employment: (Statements identifying the fundamental non-negotiable job conditions and/or requirements which an individual must meet to be eligible for the position. For example, the ability to pass a background check, work in a particular environmental setting, work a flexible or irregular work schedule, etc.) - Must pass a background check.

Basic Life Support, Orthopaedic Tech Certified

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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