Orthopaedic Equipment Technician - Orthopedic Equipment Holland Centre - Temporary

Summary Of Duties

Maintains, stores, and takes inventory of all orthopaedic equipment; transports patients and equipment throughout the Hospital.

• Transfers patients to and from the Special Care Unit, PACU, OPD and Diagnostic Imaging to the appropriate nursing units as required.
• Collects all unused orthopaedic equipment from the Hospital floors. On a daily basis cleans and maintains all orthopaedic equipment and ensures proper storage.
• Assembles all required equipment for patients in the PACU (i.e. overhead frames, abduction wedges, etc.). Assembles all necessary orthopaedic equipment for patients on the nursing units.
• Cleans and maintains beds (including specialized beds), wheel chairs, and oxygen tanks on the emergency cart, CPM machines, "hot pack" machines monthly, and stretchers for patients.
• Ensures PCA pumps are returned to PACU.
• In PACU, assists with lifting patients for placement of X‑Ray plates.
• Ensures O2 portable tanks are filled after use.
• Ensures all beds are checked before each move.
• Repairs beds, wheelchairs, CPM’s etc.
• Performs additional duties as required.

• Grade 12 education.
• Certified as an Orthopaedic Technician and/or related diploma would be an asset.
• Previous knowledge of orthopaedic equipment and its function; technical and maintenance ability is required.
• Previous experience in maintenance of patient care equipment a definite asset. Previous Hospital patient‑portering and equipment maintenance experience is required.
• Tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential patient information.
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and use judgment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English competently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families and Hospital staff members.
• Ability to carry out own duties in an organized fashion.
• Must possess an Infection Control Core Competency Certificate.
• Must have attended WHMIS training.
• Must be prepared and able to use all personal protective equipment.
• Physical demands include standing, pushing bed/wheel chair/cart and lifting patients etc.