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Washington University in St Louis
Chesterfield, MO; Orthopedics Of Chesterfield
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Location
Chesterfield, MO 63017

 Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Position functions as an assistant to physician’s and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts, traction and other orthopaedic medical devices; also monitors and orders casting and other medical appliances, including instruments; clean instruments and cast rooms as per Environmental Health and Safety regulations; assists with orthopedic technician training and scheduling of personnel.
Job Description
Performs splinting, casting and application of traction under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.
Apply, adjust, measure and educate patients on medical appliances and equipment.
Remove casts with care.
Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist, i.e. assisting with dressing changes, suture and staple removal, etc.
Documents the care administered into electronic medical records.
Orders and maintains all clinical supplies.
Maintains a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations.
Obtains x-rays, prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.
Assists the Medical Assistants in clinical areas, by preparing charts, x-rays and exam rooms when necessary.
Adjusts canes, walkers, crutches and provides ambulation instructions.
Performs follow-up patient calls when-needed.
Performs pre-surgical education on some medical appliances and equipment.
Assist in the training of other orthopedic technicians.
Assist with coordinating schedules to support the clinic and patient care.
Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.
Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
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Required Qualifications
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Compensation
$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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