Job Description
**Job Description**
**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
**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 experienceOR
+ 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.
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**ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER**
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. ( Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details**
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$61,140.00 annual
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$87,480.00 annual
**Other Compensation:**
-
**Benefits:**
For information about benefits for this position, visit
**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
**About the UW**
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
**Our Commitment**
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 ( .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or
[email protected] .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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