Orthopedic Technician II - Orthopedic Surgery job opportunity at WashU.

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WashU Orthopedic Technician II - Orthopedic Surgery
Experience: 3-years
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loacation On Campus/Onsite locations Chesterfield, MO, United States Of America
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Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments. Performs splinting and casting under the direction of an #orthopedic #physician or resident. Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on #medical appliances and equipment. Removes 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 including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), casting and clinical supplies. Prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary. Serves as responsible for training and evaluating orthopedic technicians while maximizing staff productivity and training staff residents. Implements policies and procedures in the clinical offices. 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. Understands payor guidelines and implements training of payor guidelines with staff. Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy. Properly requests prior authorizations, communicates with patients regarding price to see if they want us to order the product and the status of their orders. Enters fee tickets daily. Cleans and organizes the cast room so that supplies are stocked and ready for use. Ensures that the end of day checklist is reviewed, and all tasks are completed before leaving for the day. Schedules durable medical equipment appointments when necessary. Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment. Educates patients on proper cast care. Performs other tasks as assigned.

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