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Posted: 15-Jul-24
Location: Santa Monica, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 140055120
Our UCLA Santa Monica Medica Center is seeking to hire apart-time Senior Orthopaedic Technician to join our Orthopaedic SurgeryDepartment. Our program creates a platform for unparalleled contributions to adultand pediatric patient care and scientific discovery in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletalmedicine. You will provide assistance to patients and physicians in the fullscope of orthopaedic services. Primary duties include:
- Assessing the condition of wounds prior to castapplications
- Fitting, application, adjustment, and removal ofbraces, casts, and splints
- Educating patient/family on cast, splint, brace,and skin care
- Providing medical assistance such as roomingpatients and prepping patient for clinic visit
- Cleaning and stocking patient examination andtreatment rooms
- Documenting patients' medical record and ensuresproper insurance authorizations
- Other duties as assigned
Please note you will work the After-Hours Clinic from5pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday.
Valid and active OTR certification from NBCOT orASOP (Please include certification expiration date within your applicationand/or resume)
Minimum two-years full-time work experience ineither a hospital, clinic or office setting working directly in the treatmentof the orthopaedic patient(s).
Previous experience cast/splinting
Ability to work flexible schedule
Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology andmedical terminology.
Ability to triage medical problems within scopeof job responsibilities.
Ability to follow through on assignments whilehelping to facilitate the organization, prioritization, and completion of allclinic tasks through collaboration with other clinic staff.
Skill at working independently and prioritizingassignments to complete work in a timely manner.
Interpersonal skills to deal with patients,staff and volunteers of diverse educational, economical and culturalbackgrounds.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonalskills
