Orthopaedic Technologist – Casts & Fracture Care

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RVH is home to the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka region, with approximately 80,000 surgical cases performed each year. As a member of the Fracture Clinic team, the Orthopaedic Technologist is responsible for applying, maintaining, and removing casts and orthopaedic devices while supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic care journey.

Under the direction of an Orthopaedic Physician, the Orthopaedic Technologist applies, maintains and removes casts and orthopaedic

Qualifications

• Completion of an Orthopaedic Technologist program/course essential.
• Post-secondary education required.
• CSOT certification is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Experience with casts, splints and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Apply fiberglass and plaster casts.
• Apply dressings beneath casts and orthopaedic devices.
• Remove casts and maintain casting equipment.
• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in patient condition.
• Apply and remove dressings and perform wound assessments.
• Remove sutures and staples.
• Provide instruction to patients regarding proper cast and orthopaedic device care, in person or by telephone.
• Support patient flow for effective clinic operations.

Skills

Casting techniques

Anatomy knowledge

Body mechanics

Wound assessment

Suture removal

Order entry

Patient teaching

Communication skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education

Completion of an Orthopaedic Technologist program/course essential

Certification with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) considered an asset

Job description

RVH is home to the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka region, with approximately 80,000 surgical cases performed each year. As a member of the Fracture Clinic team, the Orthopaedic Technologist is responsible for applying, maintaining, and removing casts and orthopaedic devices while supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic care journey.

Under the direction of an Orthopaedic Physician, the Orthopaedic Technologist applies, maintains and removes casts and orthopaedic