Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto seeks a Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician. This permanent full-time role involves designing and fabricating prostheses and orthoses, ensuring quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and strong teamwork skills, contributing to patient care and departmental success.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OPC recognized technical Prosthetic and Orthotic program is required.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and with your hands.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture prosthetic and orthotic devices ensuring patient safety.
• Troubleshoot devices and advise clinical staff on options.
• Instruct and supervise students and volunteers.

Skills

Teamwork

Hands-on skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Graduate of an OPC recognized technical Prosthetic and Orthotic program

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, Scarborough, and Vaughan). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.

At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union (2 Positions)
Department: Altum Health
Site:West Park Healthcare Centre
Reports to: Site Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician provides high level technical expertise in the design and fabrication of “prostheses” and “orthoses” and their components in such a manner as to provide maximum fit, function, cosmesis and workmanship.

Duties:

• Manufacture a wide range of prosthetic and orthotic devices while ensuring patient safety and high quality by following prescriptions provided and manufacturer recommendations.
• Trouble-shoot devices that are not working optimally by diagnosing and servicing the componentry.
• Advise clinical staff of fabricating options (cosmesis, strength of device and suitability) by utilizing information gathered from manufacturers of materials/components and comparison studies.
• Develop and maintain fabricating skills and procedures through continuing education.
• Instruct and supervise work term students and volunteers by providing guidance and support.
• Provide back-up coverage to Senior Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician during planned absences and as required.
• Assist in the promotion of the department as directed by manager.
• Perform any other duties at the manager’s request that are deemed relevant to the position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OPC recognized technical Prosthetic and Orthotic program is required
• OPC registered preferred
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work with your hands
• Demonstrated ability to meet production timelines
• Evidence of commitment to continuous education
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong technical aptitude
• Basic computer skills

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.