Orthopaedic Technologist; Fracture Clinic

Overview

The Orthopaedic Technologist serves as a technical expert in matters pertaining to orthopaedic devices and techniques providing care to patients through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, bandages, slings, splints and traction fittings etc. The Orthopaedic Technologist fullfills the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of autonomy within established guidelines working under the direction of a Supervising Physician to preform enhanced skills.

Education

- Completion of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Program.
- Current registration with - Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.
- Member of local chapter of the Candadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.

Qualifications

- Recent relevant experience is required.
- Demonstrated understanding or anatomical structures and their relationship to one another required.
- Demonstrated ability to describe orthopaedic conditions required.
- Demonstrated ability to apply adjust and remove all common orthopaedic devices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of working autonomously under medical directives.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to suture within medical directives.
- Excellent recognition, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

- Demonstrated proficiency in the proper application of aseptic technique.
- Knowledge of theory and application of skin and skeletal traction.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret fractures and dislocations on x-ray film.
- Willingness to continue education to maintain certification as required by CSOT.
- Ability to work well autonomously.
- Ability to function collaboratively with other members of the health care team.
- Effective time management skills, ability to organize work and set priorities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer knowledge required.
- Ability to perform in a fast paced emergency room environnment.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.