Trauma Orthopedic Assistant: OR & Clinic Support

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

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.