Orthopaedic Technologist - Urgent Care Centre

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Peel Region is seeking an Orthopaedic Technologist for the Emergency department at Peel Memorial Centre. The role features evening 12-hour shifts within the Emergency program, with permanent, full-time duties and occasional travel between Osler sites.

You will apply, adjust and remove casts and splints under physician orders, collaborate with the emergency team, and support patients with orthopedic care. Requires CSOT registration and 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• CSOT registration required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as an Orthopedic Technologist.
• Emergency and Fracture clinic experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between Osler sites as needed.
• Good attendance and work record.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust and remove casts, splints, and traction fittings per physician orders.
• Work under the direction of the Emergency physician and with the care team.
• Provide care to orthopedic patients as directed by medical orders.

Skills

Three years experience as Orthopedic

Good communication skills

Emergency and Fracture clinic

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of basic computer programs

Good attendance and work record

May be required to travel between site

Education

CSOT registration

Tools

Basic computer programs

Job description

Orthopaedic Technologist - Urgent Care Centre

• Full-time
• Program: EMERGENCY
• Site: Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness
• Job Category: Urgent Care
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Union Group: Non Union - Allied Health
• Schedule: Evenings 12 hours
• Employment Type: Casual

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

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Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager of Emergency/delegate, the Orthopedic Technologist will work under the direction of the Emergency physician and in collaboration with other members of the health care team of professionals in the Emergency. You will provide care to clients with orthopedic problems through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints and traction fittings following medical orders of the Emergency physician. This role includes work assignments at all Osler hospital sites as required.

Accountabilities:

• Provides care to clients with orthopedic problems through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of cast splints and traction fittings following medical orders of the orthopedic/plastic surgeon or the most responsible physician of the patient
• Current registration with Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologist (CSOT) required (non-registered applicants may apply and once employed will be required to obtain registration)
• Three years experience, as Ortho Technologist required.
• Good communication Skills (verbal and written) required.
• Emergency and Fracture clinic experience required
• Good Interpersonal Skills, ability to work with a multidisciplinary team required
• Knowledge and use of basic computer program preferred
• Good attendance and work record
• May be required to work and travel between all hospital sites
• Hours: Currently evenings, 12 hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $39.90 per hour

Maximum: $48.34 per hour

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