Orthopaedic Technologist - Fracture Clinic

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Newmarket ONtime type:
Casual posted on:
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End Date:
January 28, 2026 (8 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-100905

Job Category:
Allied Health### ### Hospital

Location:

Newmarket ON### ### Job Type: Permanent, Casual### ### Number of Positions: 2### ### Union: SEIU SERVICE### ### Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $33.98 - $36.87
* A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.
* Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
* HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
* Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

About the Role:

The Orthopaedic Technologist provides clinical support to hospital patients within the scope of practice of Orthopaedic Technologists. They provides administrative support for Orthopaedic Technology activities in the hospital.
We prioritize a people first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspectives each candidate brings to our organization.

What you'll be doing:
* Provides direct patient care for hospital patients and Fracture Clinic patients
* Assists orthopaedic surgeons with reducing fractures
* Assists or removes dressings, sutures, staples
* Applies, revises and removes casts for inpatients and outpatients
* Fabricates, applies and removes splints, slabs, bandages and braces
* Assesses levels of pain and/or swelling and instructs patients appropriately in methods of reducing these levels
* Documents care provided according to hospital and the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists Standards
* Provides specific patient/family teaching related to injury, therapeutic materials, ie. plaster vs synthetic cast, cast care techniques, possible complications
* Sets up and checks traction equipment and bed frames
* Ensures traction carts are fully stocked
* Maintains ongoing professional development
* Acts as a resource for orthopaedic practices and skills for patients and members of the health care team
* Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining equipment
* Meets with surgeons and sales representative to ensure that products in Fracture Clinic are high quality and economical
* Follows up with suppliers on products being ordered for patients
* Ensures that all orthopaedic areas (Emergency, O.R., Fracture Clinic, orthopedic unit) have correct and adequate supplies
* Develops, maintains, reviews and revises appropriate patient education material
* Ensures equipment is safe and in good working condition
* Provides resource information to hospital staff regarding orthopaedic equipment
* Participates in continuous improvement projects
* Develops and maintains regular statistical information
* Primarily responsible for organizing and maintaining the Fracture Clinic patient flow
* Liaises with the Orthopaedic surgeons to ensure appropriate patient scheduling in Fracture Clinic
* Acts as a resource for new braces/splints/orthotics for physicians and rehabilitation staff
* Liaises with Health Records and Diagnostic Imaging staff to ensure that Fracture Clinic processes function smoothly
* Organizes the work schedule of the staff Orthopaedic Technologist
* Orients newly hired orthopaedic technologists
* Ensures scheduling of volunteers for each Fracture Clinic

What you bring:

* Graduate of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Program
* Minimum two (2) years previous clinical job related experience.
* Registered member of the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Administrative – demonstrated experience in management of fracture clinics
* Excellent interpersonal skills including skills in patient/staff teaching
* Good organizational skills
* Good computer skills
* Function within the standards of practice for Registered Orthopaedic Technologists
* Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement
* Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
* Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
* Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families, as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
* Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
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