Matthew Jacobs
Somerset,WI
Summary
My name is Matthew Jacobs, married and busy Dad with 2 kids in sports. Looking to challenge myself physically and mentally in a new field. The past 14 years I’ve immersed myself into the orthopedic field. Ive been involved in many different procedures including spine, total joints and trauma cases. I’ve always enjoyed working with new people and being able to utilize my expertise with assisting and teaching. I enjoy learning about new products and procedures that will aide in wellness for the general public
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Assistant
TRIA Orthopedics
Woodbury, MN
06.2018 - Current
- Directly assist the surgeon in Trauma, Sports and Total joint Arthroplasty
- Patient positioning and draping prior to surgery and wound closure
- Working with MD’s in clinic seeing post op patients, new consults and follow up appointments.
- Assessed range of motion exercises on patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.
- Removed sutures following surgeries according to physician instructions.
- Documented patient care services provided in electronic health records.
- Managing patient calls and taking care of their post op needs and questions
- Fluent in Epic for patient charting, scheduling and managing orders
Orthopedic Sales Representative
Smith and Nephew
Plymouth, MN
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Covered a large territory of surgeons utilizing our total joint components
- Managed inventory and order fulfillment of orthopedic products
- Worked with RN’s and Surgical technologists with setting up instruments and implants prior to surgery
- Answered technical questions from staff and surgeons during total joint and trauma procedures
- Met with hospital staff and surgeon's to demonstrate new products
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Anthem College - Bryman School
St. Louis Park, MN05-2010
Skills
- Managed a large team of Orthopedic Staff
- Comfortable with public speaking and holding team meetings
- Years of experience with direct patient care
- OR preceptor training in new assistants, teaching patient positioning, wound closure, wound retraction, proper sterile technique, OR etiquette
Timeline
Orthopedic Assistant
TRIA Orthopedics
06.2018 - Current
Orthopedic Sales Representative
Smith and Nephew
08.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Anthem College - Bryman School
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