Certified Prosthetics Assistant

Certified Prosthetic Assistant

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

A Certified Prosthetic Assistant supports the Certified Prosthetist in providing comprehensive prosthetic patient care. Under the guidance and indirect supervision of the Certified Prosthetist, assistants may perform prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the management of patient care. This includes fabrication, repairs, and maintenance of devices to provide maximum fit, function, and cosmesis that reflect the level of education and training received.

Essential Functions:

• Operate and maintain power equipment including floor grinders, oscillating saws, drills, band saws, and grinders following all manufacturer instructions and company protocols.
• Mixing/pouring plaster casts, vacuum forming thermoplastic, cutting/grinding prosthetic sockets, assembling prosthetics, and repairing broken prosthetic devices.
• Support the prosthetist in managing patient care, including occasional travel to other clinic locations and hospitals.
• File patient data upon receipt of information.
• Performing data entry, copying, faxing, emailing.
• Performing other duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of prosthetic fabrication techniques, materials, and equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of prosthetic devices.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain fabrication equipment, including grinders, saws, drills, and vacuum forming systems.
• Strong attention to detail and technical skills to ensure proper fit, function, and cosmetic quality of prosthetic devices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support prosthetists, patients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage documentation, data entry, and multiple priorities in a clinical and fabrication environment.

Education & Experience:

• Certification as a Certified Prosthetic Assistant (CPA) by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pediatric Orthotics (ABC) is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• A minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience as a Prosthetic Assistant or in a related orthotics/prosthetics role is preferred.
• Educational requirements include completion of a recognized Prosthetic Assistant training program or equivalent clinical experience as specified by the ABC.
• Medical Terminology, specifically related to Vascular surgery.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills, including telephone etiquette.
• Organizational skills
• Electronic Medical Record data entry
• Ability to set priorities while multitasking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that may be faced throughout the scope of employment. To conduct this position properly, applicants must be able to complete the following list of physical tasks. Reasonable accommodation will be available for those individuals with disabilities and who are not able to complete the following tasks.

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time
• Lifting objects, possibly weights more than 30 pounds.
• Bending, reaching, and twisting
• Ability to assist and support patients in transfer from exam rooms, out of wheelchairs, onto exam tables, during the exam process, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus as needed.