Orthopaedic Technologist, Fracture Clinic (OPSEU) - Casual - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health • Markham, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, providing high quality, patient-centred care across two hospital sites, a Reactivation Care Centre, a Community Health Centre, and Hospital-to-Home programs. The organization serves over 468,000 patients annually with diagnostic and emergency services, and clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. Oak Valley Health operates with core values of respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage, focusing on an extraordinary patient experience. The Orthopaedic Technologist role involves utilizing strong clinical skills in the application and removal of casting materials, conducting cast checks, limb monitoring, and the maintenance and application of traction equipment. The role also includes active involvement in patient teaching and maintaining fracture rooms. Oak Valley Health is committed to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, serving diverse communities and providing accommodations during the recruitment and selection process.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist program, or apprenticeship program and sponsorship by an Orthopaedic Surgeon or recognized equivalent
• Successful completion of the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists examination (written, oral and practical components) or commitment to complete within 1 year of hiring
• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT)
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships with one another
• Ability to interpret simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray film
• Ability to maintain continuing education program as established by the Certification Board of the CSOT
• Excellent assessment and problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of the team
• Working knowledge of computer technology
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of recent Orthopaedic Technologist experience preferred
• Experience with dressing applications is an asset
• Experience working in plastics, fracture, and emergency preferred
• Experience working in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong clinical skills in the application and removal of casting materials
• Conduct cast checks
• Perform limb monitoring
• Maintain and apply traction equipment
• Actively be involved with patient teaching
• Maintain the fracture rooms within the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed