Sports Orthopedic Technician Jobs

The position will support the Sports Medicine service line, to include the Sacramento (C Street) location as well as the Edwards Family Athletic Center (EFAC) location in Davis, as needed.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

**THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY**

Responsibilities

The Sports Ortho Tech is responsible for sustaining an environment of intrinsic good will for the practice while providing optimum services to patients. The Sports Ortho Tech provides Orthopedic Technical support to medical care providers as an Orthopedic Technician for the department/clinical team to which it is assigned.

This position also performs specialized procedures and full range of Orthopedic technical care covered by certification and/or formal training, as well as assisting clinical staff when needed, the Sports Orthopedic Tech is supervised by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP} when performing duties within the Orthopedic Technician scope of practice.

The Sports Orthopedic Tech works under the direction of clinic/department management for administrative purposes, including customer service, professional behavior & development, assignment & scheduling of work, and performance of job functions not requiring supervision by an LIP.

Required Qualifications

*Applicants are required to upload license and certification if required of the position. *

• Skill and ability to perform functions commensurate with training and experience as an orthopedic technician, including setting up equipment and instruments; taking and recording vital signs and health statistics; preparing patients for exams and procedures; independently performing and assisting providers with exams and procedures as described in this position description; removing sutures and staples; applying and removing splints; changing sterile and clean dressings; assisting with minor surgeries; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; performing all other required exams, procedures and tests within the scope of the orthopedic technician practice as directed by the provider.
• Decision making skills to Independently exercise delegated authority to take action and to appropriately seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached.
• Knowledge of clinic’s practices and protocols related to medical records, medical assisting, nursing support, and other business and office procedures.
• Ability to accurately interpret provider orders to ensure complete and up-to-date patient records.
• Certified Orthopedic Tech (OTC)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, health care providers and insurance company representatives regarding appointments, services, procedures, authorizations, and referrals.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all co-workers; to consistently interact with patients and other members of the public with patience, courtesy, and professionalism, both in person and on the telephone; and to effectively respond to individuals who may be angry or upset.
• Valid Orthopedic Technologist Certification and/or recent completion of two (2) years of Orthopedic technical work.
• Writing skills, using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation, sufficient to compose messages and/or routine correspondence, which is clear, concise and easy to understand.
• Problem solving skills to Independently define a problem identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create viable solutions, and take the necessary action to Implement problem resolution and ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency and a positive, customer-service oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines, and when interacting with challenging customers who may be 111, angry or emotionally distressed.
• Organizing skills to establish priorities for own work to accomplish a variety of concurrent assignments; respond flexibly to changes in priorities; and maintain work effectiveness in a setting with a high volume of patient activity and frequent Interruptions.
• Basic knowledge of the emergency treatment of trauma as related to Orthopedics.
• Observation skills to detect changes in patient’s condition and potential adverse reactions to treatments.
• Ability to efficiently use computer system applications for all functions required for this position, including typing skills sufficient to use computer keyboard for timely and accurate Input and production.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply sterile technique, including wrapping and autoclaving surgical instruments. Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, with ability to recognize the abnormal.

Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines governing medical records; confidentiality, privacy, and provision to others, including HIPM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of health care Insurance systems as related to required job functions for this position, Including Medicare, Medical, HMO, PPO, fee-for-service, and workers’ compensation.

Special Requirements

• Moving/lifting supply boxes, equipment and/or patients up to 45 pounds, occasionally during the day.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
• Standing on feet for extended periods.
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• Moving, manipulating, and transferring patients on/to/from exam table, with assistance as needed, frequently throughout the day. Utilization of patient lift devices as necessary.
• Handling a high-patient volume in a high-pressure department with constantly changing priorities.
• Operating a computer system for data entry.
• Application and removal of casts, appliances, staples, sutures, etc. to upper and lower body extremities that occasionally necessitates maneuvering patient and/or technician into diverse positions which could take long periods of time.
• Utilization of orthopedic equipment and supplies such as cast saws, cast separators, and heavy-duty trauma shears.

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