Orthopedic Technologist - Orthopedic Clinic

Hiring Department: Orthopedic Clinic

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028714

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 1/28/2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): Hourly Rate of $27.07 - $32.99

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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Position Summary

Under the direction of the Orthopedic surgeon, provides orthopedic services, such as complex casting and orthopedic treatment techniques to patients and orthopedic assistance and instruction to the medical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Applies and removes casts including complex cast and device applications and removals.
• Removes and changes dressings assessing the condition of wounds prior to cast applications.
• Consults with physician for further orders when problems are identified. Debride wounds as directed
• Measures and fits patients for orthopedic braces, devices and ambulatory aides. Instruct patients regarding care and proper use. Assists in the application, maintenance and adjustment of skeletal traction.
• Removes sutures, staples and pins.
• Fabricates and applies splints and bandages (i.e., finger splints, unnaboots, pressure dressings, humeral splints, knee splints, etc.)
• Instructs patient/family in the care of the cast, splint or brace as well as skin care. Reinforces the teaching of the medical information provided by the physician regarding the specific injury, treatment plan and anticipated results
• Orders and maintains equipment and manages orthopedic supplies
• Sterilizes and maintains functional condition of clinical instruments for minor surgery and procedures
• Assists radiology staff with patients requiring specialized x-rays
• Provides on-the-job instruction and demonstration of casting techniques to other health professionals (medical students, residents, nursing staff and Orthopedic Technicians) as requested.
• Triage patient concerns about casts or traction equipment by examining problem and making necessary adjustments in the equipment, modifying the cast, or alerting the physician to the problem.
• Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information, i.e. conducts patient screenings during intake process
• Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level.
• Responds to patient inquiries (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry.
• Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy.
• Participates in continuing education and development.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Registered Orthopedic Technologist by the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals, or as an Orthopaedic Technologist certified by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, as required by the employing institution.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of experience comparable to the Orthopedic Technician level.
  
  
  

NOTE: Current certification as an Orthopaedic Technologist certified by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, as required by the employing institution, satisfies qualifications #2 and #3.

NOTE: As required by the position to be filled a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution.

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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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