Orthopaedic Technician 2
Last updated: June 10, 2025
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18159 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
22531 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
18704 (NE S 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.
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