Orthopaedic Technician Certified - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician Certified for their Emergency Department. The role involves applying and removing casts, monitoring patients, and providing quality care. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction equipment.
• Observe, monitor, and document changes in patients' states.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

Tools

Connect Care

Netcare

PYXIS

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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.

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 Qualifications:

• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years.
• Ability to fulfill the role of LPN in the ER, which includes caring for a wide range of patient presentations separate from Orthopaedic concerns.
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Connect Care, Netcare and PYXIS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability of performing all aspects of the role (bending, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, and mobilization of bariatric patients).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acute care experience.
• Connect Care training.