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

Memorial Healthcare

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant or registered nurse, provides patient care to orthopedic patients.

Requirements

• Accredited Program (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Orthopedic Technology Program (ROT), or Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or have six (6) months of patient care experience or six (6) months experience as an orthopedic assistant, and/or Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with orthopedic surgical procedures and/or with orthopedic procedures.
• Provides education to patients and their families on their injuries and use of casts, splints, crutches, and other orthopedic devices.
• Performs routine orthopedic procedures, including fitting, applying and removing casts, splints, bandages, braces, walkers, crutches, traction, pin/suture removal, and assists with reductions.
• Obtains all results and/or outside images and reports at intake and downloads into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ortho Assistant order X-Rays based on the treatment plan by the physicians documentations.
• Provide wound care and wound care education.
• Obtain vitals.
• Maintains stock of orthopedic equipment and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees