Orthopaedic Technician Assistant

Sinai Health • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$29 - CA$36 • Onsite

About The Position

Sinai Health is looking for an Orthopaedic Technician Assistant to support our Department of Surgery - Division of Orthopaedics (Fracture Clinic) at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus. Our Orthopaedic Surgery Division surgeons specialize in musculoskeletal oncology, sports medicine, and lower extremity reconstruction. As a teaching institution, the majority of our Fracture Clinics are run by Orthopaedic Clinical Fellows who see a lot of trauma.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a college diploma in a related field from an accredited educational institution
• 1 year of related academic/ training experience
• Successfully registered with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT)

Nice To Haves

• Training within a clinic/ health environment
• Strong work ethic; positive, client focused attitude; superior professionalism; dependability and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions, exercise good judgment, discretion and initiative when dealing with confidential information and/or in responding to inquiries
• Excellent time management, organizational and self-planning skills displaying flexibility by adjusting work schedules according to changing priorities
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

Responsibilities

• Utilize your strong clinical skills in the assistance of the application and removal of casting materials; cast checks; limb monitoring; and the maintenance and application of traction equipment
• Assist with all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery care including : Aseptic technique, Complex dressing changes, Custom knee bracing, Hip abduction bracing, Custom Thermoplastic Splinting, All the different types of casts including specialized casting such as cast bracing X-ray interpretation
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree