Certified Prosthetics Assistant

The Surgical Clinic • Nashville, TN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

A Certified Prosthetic Assistant supports the Certified Prosthetist in providing comprehensive prosthetic patient care. Under the guidance and Indirect Supervision of the Certified Prosthetist, assistants may perform prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the management of patient care. This includes fabrication, repairs, and maintenance of devices to provide maximum fit, function and cosmesis that reflect the level of education and training received.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Prosthetic Assistant (CPA) by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pediatric Orthotics (ABC) is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of a recognized Prosthetic Assistant training program or equivalent clinical experience as specified by the ABC.
• Medical Terminology, specifically related to Vascular surgery.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills, including telephone etiquette.
• Organizational skills
• Electronic Medical Record data entry
• Ability to set priorities while multitasking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience as a Prosthetic Assistant or in a related orthotics/prosthetics role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power equipment including floor grinders, oscillating saws, drills, band saws, and grinders following all manufacturer instructions and company protocols.
• Mixing/pouring plaster casts, vacuum forming thermoplastic, cutting/grinding prosthetic sockets, assembling prosthetics, and repairing broken prosthetic devices.
• Support the prosthetist in managing patient care, including occasional travel to other clinic locations and hospitals.
• File patient data upon receipt of information.
• Performing data entry, copying, faxing, emailing.
• Performing other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree