Orthopaedic Technician Certified

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician to deliver patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves applying and adjusting casts and splints, monitoring patients' conditions, and providing education to patients and their families. Ideal candidates will have completed a Licensed Practical Nurse education program and an accredited Orthopaedic Technician program. This part-time role offers competitive hourly salaries ranging from $35.70 to $47.02.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Preferred qualifications include various certifications like ACLS and TNCC.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts and splints.
• Monitor and report on patient changes in physical, mental and emotional state.
• Educate patients and their families regarding diseases and treatments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Collaborative teamwork

Patient education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of ER, Orthopaedic Tech Certified performs a care to patients in a fast-paced, high stress environment. You will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Role 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.

Responsibilities

• Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 31-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 10-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.70
• Maximum Salary: $47.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

• 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: As Required.
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS, TNCC, EPICC, ENPC, PALS, NRP and CTAS, Connect Care training.