Orthopedic Assistant

Healthpartners • Stillwater, MN

282d

About The Position

TRIA is looking to hire an Orthopedic Assistant to join our orthopedic team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: Provides orthopedic assistance to physicians in the treatment and care of patients in the OR, Hospital, and clinic settings. Tasks include but are not limited to assisting in surgery, casting, and splinting, rooming patients, seeing post-operative patients in clinic, dressing wounds, providing patient education, triaging patient calls, and other tasks to contribute to quality patient care and services. The Orthopedic Assistant's work will not exceed the following: (1) Orthopedic Assistant Scope of Practice/Competency Skills checklist and (2) Casting, Splinting and DME training checklist. Advanced medical training through military, nursing program, or other similar source. 3-5 years of orthopedic experience is desired. Experience in the operating room environment is preferred.

Requirements

• Completion of a healthcare related post-secondary education program (e.g., RN, LPN, Surgical Technologist, Athletic Trainer, Surgical First Assistant, Orthopedic Assistant, Orthopedic Technologist)
• CPR certification required
• 3-5 years of orthopedic experience desired
• Experience in the operating room environment preferred
• Organized individual with proven efficiency in orthopedic and sterile techniques
• Ability to accurately assess patient conditions utilizing sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal communication, clinical, human relations, and leadership skills
• Ability to respond to emergency calls and assist the physician in stressful situations
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients
• Familiarity with personal computer and general office equipment

Responsibilities

• Assisting in surgery
• Casting and splinting
• Rooming patients
• Seeing post-operative patients in clinic
• Dressing wounds
• Providing patient education
• Triaging patient calls
• Contributing to quality patient care and services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement program
• Time away from work
• Insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree