Orthopedic Assistant - Joint Specialty

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.

M-F 8:00-4:30 (surgical days vary on start/end time) with on call responsibilities.

• 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.

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!