Orthopedic Technician

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Orthopedic team. This role involves assisting in the application and maintenance of orthopedic casts, ensuring the supply of necessary materials, and providing essential patient care under the guidance of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have a strong background in health care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care aide on an Orthopedic Unit preferred.
• Must write and pass the examination offered by the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to the application, maintenance and removal of casts.
• Maintain ortho room supplies and orthopedic/traction carts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Critical Thinking

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Surgery - Orthopedic - GGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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Position Overview

Under the direction and supervision of a physician, performs duties related to the application, maintenance and removal of casts and orthopedic traction, maintains ortho room supplies and orthopedic/traction carts. Under the direction of Profession Leader-Physiotherapy or designate, performs assigned routine duties related to the care of patients in the Physiotherapy Department.

Experience

• Previous experience, as a Health Care aide on an Orthopedic Unit or prior work experience in a Cast Clinic is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education.
• Must write and pass the examination offered by the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists within two years from the date of hire.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• A member of good standing of the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate good organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time and do heavy lifting.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.