Medical/Orthopedic Assistant - Peds Orthopedics - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare•Coral Springs, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse, the Medical/Orthopedic Assistant provides patient care to orthopedic patients. The role is based in pediatric orthopedics and is full-time, day-shift work. The position includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The assistant supports orthopedic care by maintaining equipment and supplies, educating patients and families, assisting with procedures, carrying out routine orthopedic tasks, obtaining and documenting patient information, and providing wound care. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Orthopedic Technology Program (ROT), Certified Medical Assistant program, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program; alternatively, six months of patient-care experience or six months of experience as an orthopedic assistant and/or medical assistant.
Accredited program required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential through the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or an accepted listed grace-period credential.
Critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Maintain stock of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
Educate patients and their families about injuries and the use of casts, splints, crutches, and other orthopedic devices.
Order X-rays based on physicians’ treatment-plan documentation.
Obtain patient vital signs.
Assist physicians with orthopedic surgical procedures and other orthopedic procedures.
Perform routine orthopedic procedures, including fitting, applying, and removing casts, splints, bandages, braces, walkers, crutches, and traction; remove pins and sutures; and assist with reductions.
Obtain results and outside images and reports at intake, and download them into the electronic medical record (EMR).
Provide wound care and wound-care education.