Orthopaedic Technician Certified - Emergency

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Registered Orthopedic Technologist for the Emergency Department at Peter Lougheed Hospital. The role involves applying and adjusting casts and providing patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including registration with CLPNA and experience in emergency care.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Current Emergency or Urgent Care experience within the last 12 months.
• Graduate of recognized Advanced Education in Orthopedics program.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts and splints for orthopedic patients.
• Observe and document changes in the patient's condition.
• Provide patient-centered care reflecting AHS values.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Strong decision-making ability

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

BLS - Heart and Stroke certification

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: Healthy Albertans, Healthy Communities. Together Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. The Emergency Department at the Peter Loughed Centre is a 69 bed department. It is comprised of an interdisciplinary department that provides care to patients of varying acuity. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the emergency department you will work as an essential member of the Peter Lougheed Hospital Emergency Department team caring for patients of varying acuity. The ROT/LPN role works to full LPN scope of practice and is responsible for planning, assessing, treating, and monitoring the care of the orthopedic and minor acuity patients at the Peter Lougheed Hospital emergency department. The successful applicant enjoys working in a fast-paced busy urban emergency department and demonstrates the ability to prioritize and work well with an interdisciplinary team. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her own practice, according to the standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).

Responsibilities

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

Position Details

• Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: PLC Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.48
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• 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: Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program. Graduate of recognized Advanced Education in Orthopedics program within Canada. Current BLS - Heart and Stroke. Current Emergency or Urgent Care experience within the last 12 months.
• Preferred Qualifications: Current certification with Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists. Work within a team and accept direction as required. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Demonstrates Family Centered Care, professional interpersonal and communication skills. Effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Cast room experience. Epic-connect care trained. Up to date ACE modules.