Orthopedic Assistant - Trauma Specialty

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services is seeking an Orthopedic Assistant to support the trauma team in the OR, hospital, and clinic settings. Responsibilities include assisting in surgery, casting, splinting, rooming patients, and providing postoperative care and patient education.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a healthcare-related post-secondary program and CPR certification, with 3–5 years of orthopedic experience preferred. On-call responsibilities accompany a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of a healthcare related post-secondary education program; examples include RN, LPN, surgical tech, athletic trainer, or orthopedic roles.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in orthopedic settings and operating rooms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in surgery and orthopedic procedures.
• Perform casting and splinting; room patients and prepare them for procedures.
• See post-operative patients in clinic and dress wounds.
• Provide patient education and triage calls; support care coordination.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

Healthcare-related post-secondary education

Job description

Job Description

TRIA is looking to hire an Orthopedic Assistant to join our orthopedic trauma 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.

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00-4:30 with on-call responsibilities (start/end times vary based on clinic templates on clinic days as well as OR start times/case loads)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Completion of a healthcare related post-secondary education program; including but not limited to RN, LPN, Surgical Technologist, Athletic Trainer, Surgical First Assistant, Orthopedic Assistant, and Orthopedic Technologist.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • CPR certification required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Organized individual with proven efficiency in orthopedic and sterile techniques and the 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 call and assist the physician in stressful situations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.
  • Personal Computer, general office equipment, must know the equipment used for orthopedic surgery to enable assisting appropriately.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.