Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Volunteer work
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Getnet Woldetsadik

Oakland,CA

Summary

Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon transitioning into the Orthopedic Technician role with 8+ years in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care. Proficient in casting, splinting, traction, fracture management, surgical assistance, and patient care. Brings advanced skills in sterile technique, clinical decision-making, and orthopedic device application.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopedic Surgeon

Namibian Ministry of health and social services
Ondangwa, Namibia
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Performed surgical procedures using advanced orthopedic techniques and technologies.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and diagnoses for orthopedic conditions.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and rehabilitation protocols.
  • Assisted in training junior medical staff on orthopedic practices and procedures.
  • Prepared patients for examinations and explained procedural steps clearly.
  • Applied splints, casts, and braces while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Feya General Hospital
Shashemene, Ethiopia
11.2018 - 01.2022
  • Performed surgical procedures using advanced orthopedic techniques and technologies.
  • Managed orthopedic surgery clinics in both inpatient and outpatient settings to provide exceptional healthcare services.
  • Maintained accurate records of all consultations, treatments provided, medications prescribed and follow up visits.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Jimma University Medical Center
Jimma, Ethiopia
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Managed acute trauma cases resulting from sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents or other types of trauma.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and diagnoses for orthopedic conditions.
  • Performed surgical procedures using advanced orthopedic techniques and technologies.

Education

Certificate - Fellowship in Hip And Knee Arthroplasty

Max Super Speciality Hospital
Delhi, India
03-2023

Speciality Degree - Orthopedic Surgery

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11-2016

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine

Jimma University
Jimma, Ethiopia
10-2012

Skills

  • Splinting and casting
  • Wound care and dressing change
  • Infection control procedures,
  • Team communication and patient education
  • Electronic health records
  • Rehabilitation education
  • Aseptic technique
  • Orthopedic traction and immobilization
  • Surgical preparation and assistance
  • Fracture stabilization
  • Patient positioning and pre/post-operative care
  • Infection control procedures, team communication and patient education
  • BLS/CPR certified

Affiliations

  • Multicutural team experience across Africa and Asia
  • Deep compassion for patients from vulnerable backgrounds
  • Confident under pressure and in emergency settings

Certification

AHA BLS certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional

Volunteer work

  • Volunteer Orthopedic Doctor at Mother Theresa Missionaries of Charity clinic– Addis Ababa,Ethiopia (2015–2016).

Timeline

Orthopedic Surgeon

Namibian Ministry of health and social services
06.2023 - 11.2024

Orthopedic Surgeon

Feya General Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2022

Orthopedic Surgeon

Jimma University Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2018

Certificate - Fellowship in Hip And Knee Arthroplasty

Max Super Speciality Hospital

Speciality Degree - Orthopedic Surgery

Addis Ababa University

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine

Jimma University

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