Senior Orthopedic Technician - Clinic - Surgery Ortho - F/T Days

UC Title: ORTHOPEDIC TCHN SR

Position Number: 40885838

Reports to: Ambulatory Care Patient Supv 2

Working Title: Senior Orthopedic Technician

Cost Center: Clinic

• Surgery Ortho (427266)

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 3/21/2022

Job Code: 008928

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

Incumbent performs clinical assessment and care management for orthopedic outpatients Presents relevant patient data to the physician. Removes sutures. Applies and removes casts and splints. Collects and records patient data. Provides patient information and instructions. Monitors patient flow during clinic hours. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, i.e. neonate, pediatric, adult or geriatric and provide the care needed. Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service to all.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Hourly Rate Minimum $29.60 Midpoint $34.32 Maximum $39.04

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Understanding of medical terminology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Minimum 2 years experience working as an Orthopaedic Technician

Current Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) from National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, or Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) certification from the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals

BLS certification upon hire

Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of the duties assigned to the position

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan

• Legal Right to Work in the United States

• Vaccination Policies

• Smoking and Tobacco Policy

• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

• E-Verify

• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday

• Friday from 8:30 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.