Tech - Orthopedic

Responsibilities The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C.
Region.
U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital.
GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.


GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.


In addition, GW Hospital receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.


Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.
GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023.
*GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.


Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report .
In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.


The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Job Summary

To assist the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Team.
Duties include, but not limited to, preparing patients for orthopedic procedures, donning, and doffing common orthopedic devices and appliances.
Works in collaboration with Supply Distribution and Sterile Processing to provide nursing staff and rehab therapy team with supplies and sterile equipment daily.
All work is performed under the supervision of a physician or appropriate licensed practitioner.
Ensure appropriate orthopedic materials are available at point of service.
Apply, adjust, fit, and remove all common orthopedic devices, traction and other similar devices and appliances ordered by a physician or other practitioner.
Maintain orthopedic materials, supplies, surgical and other instruments, and equipment; assemble and dissemble and calibrate orthopedic equipment and instruments.
Assemble, disassemble, and maintain traction beds and equipment for patient care needs.
Techs may also be asked to interact with staff and patients, assist nursing with basic mobility/transfers, use computerized documentation, and occasionally participate in shared administrative tasks.


This is a great learning opportunity to work with Dr. Sterling, A nationally recognized leader in hip and knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Sterling is widely published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Journal of Arthroplasty, and the Journal of Frailty & Aging, among others.
He is an authority on optimization of patients for joint replacement surgery along the continuum of care, including clinical pathways and educational strategies.
He has served on national standard setting committees for clinical care and for establishing education and training standards for orthopaedic residents and fellows.


Robert Sterling, MD, FAAOS, FAOA | GW Medical Faculty Associates

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS Education/Qualification Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technician certification from NBCOT or ASOP required.
Certifications-Current certification of Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals Skills/Knowledge General knowledge of standard orthopedic procedures and practices Working knowledge of orthopedic devices and appliances and proper fitting Able to mobilize patients either within the bed or chair to properly fit orthopedic devices Medical terminology pertaining to orthopedics Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity Able to speak and write English Fluently Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills Knowledge of medical terminology Understanding and following oral and written instructions Basic understanding of word and excel About Universal Health Services

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Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023.
During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.


Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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The mission of George Washington University Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.


GW Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro.
GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients-from residents to our nation's leaders.
As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care.
US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer.
GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers.
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GW Hospital is owned and operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022.
During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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