Orthopaedic Technician Certified

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service organization is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician to join their Emergency unit. The role involves critical patient care duties including assisting with casts and monitoring patient conditions. Candidates should have relevant qualifications including LPN certification and specialized Orthopaedic technician training.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction equipment.
• Observe, monitor, and document changes in patients' state.
• Provide safe and effective quality care.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring

Orthopaedic Care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Specialty Orthopaedic Technician program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider

Job description

As an Orthopaedic Technician (Ortho Tech), you will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction equipment utilized in the care of orthopaedic patients (clients, residents). You will observe, monitor, report, and document changes in the patient's physical, mental, and emotional state while providing safe and effective, quality care. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Recovery Alberta :
• Classification : Orthopaedic Tech Certified
• Union : AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program : Emergency
• Primary Location : Northeast Community Health Ctr
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.53
• Posting End Date : 30-DEC-2024
• Employee Class : Regular Part Time
• Date Available : 09-JAN-2025
• Length of Shift in weeks : 12
• Shifts per cycle : 32
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $35.70
• Maximum Salary : $47.02
• Vehicle Requirement : Not Applicable

Required Qualifications :

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications :

Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician. Connect Care Training.

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous experience in an Emergency Department. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast clinic, Med / Surg or ICU department.

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