Last updated: July 27, 2026
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
1815918159 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
24269 NE H SEIU 925 HCP/LT
22531 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
24487 NE H WFSE HMC
22769 (NE H NI WFSE HMC)
BASIC FUNCTION
Assist with complex casting such as fracture reduction casting; apply, mend, and remove a variety of casts, braces, splints, and dressings; assist physician with complex surgical procedures such as arthroscopy.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, apply, mend, and remove complex castings and splints; assist physician with complex surgical procedures such as arthroscopy; administer medications, suture wounds and perform telephone triage.
TYPICAL WORK
Assist physician with complex casting, arthroscopic procedures, pin replacement/removal, and external fixator removal;
Perform procedures including suturing, instillation of medications for local anesthesia, wound debridement, irrigations, and dressing changes;
Perform stress tests to check for joint stability;
Perform basic laboratory procedures including venipuncture and wound cultures;
Monitor patient’s condition following casting; recognize emergent/urgent problems and provide telephone triage for patients with cast problems;
Perform the work of an Orthopaedic Technician 1;
Perform related duties as required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation during the probationary period
OR
Eligible for Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered credential; attestation must be completed by the applicable provider and submitted by the employee to the state within 7 days of hire. Licensure is not transferable between UW clinics/departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) Certification program accredited by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists, Inc. (NBCOT) or the Registered Orthopedic Technologist Program accredited by the American Society of Orthopedic Professional (ASOP) and two years of direct patient care experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
09/25/1992: New Class
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
03/25/2024: Update MQs
06/24/2026: Add Legal Requirements