Pediatric Orthopaedic Technologist — Casts & Care

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) invites applications for a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist to join our paediatric Orthopaedics team on a part-time, on-site basis. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, collaborate with families to develop care plans, and document care within clinic, operating room, and inpatient settings.

Under supervision, you will perform splint/cast procedures, dressings, cast removal/repair, aseptic technique, and patient education on cast care and warning

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12.
• Graduation from an accredited Orthopaedic Technology Program.
• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists.
• Completed CSOT exams.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction and motivation.
• Good communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player who relates well to other people.
• Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive assessment of children who have orthopedic musculo-skeletal conditions, and develop an orthopedic care plan in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team
• Document on and participate in the development of the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Under the guidance of the Resource Orthopedic Technologist, implement and document the orthopedic care plan
• Perform interventions focused on the following areas: Splint/cast application; application of dressings/bandages; removal/repair/re-enforce casts; windowing/wedging casts; removal of sutures/wires/pins/external fixators; application of principles of surgical asepsis; preparation for minor surgical procedures application; and maintenance of traction and traction equipment
• Perform daily inspection of all Orthopedic patients and equipment throughout the hospital
• Educate patients/families in cast, skin and other care including danger signs
• Assess, evaluate and revise the orthopedic plan by re-evaluation of patient status
• Consult with the child/family, as well as the interdisciplinary team members, within and outside of the Hospital
• Participate in research and continuing education initiatives

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Self-direction

Education

Grade 12

Orthopaedic Technology Program graduate

CSOT registration

CSOT exams completed

Job description

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) invites applications for a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist to join our paediatric Orthopaedics team on a part-time, on-site basis. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, collaborate with families to develop care plans, and document care within clinic, operating room, and inpatient settings.

Under supervision, you will perform splint/cast procedures, dressings, cast removal/repair, aseptic technique, and patient education on cast care and warning