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Competition: | 159-26 |
Department / Unit: |
Ambulatory Care |
Position Type: | Temporary Casual |
Bargaining Unit: | OPSEU Paramed |
Posting Date: | 2026-06-19 0:15 |
Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together. We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home. We are looking for a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist to work with our Ambulatory Care Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Position Responsibilities: As an active member of a high functioning interdisciplinary team, the Registered Orthopaedic Technologist provides client-centred clinical care to support the delivery of the service for orthopaedic patients in the Fracture Clinic. Carries out responsibilities and assists in the care of patients in the orthopaedic clinic. Functions under the direction of the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Works with the health care team in providing a safe environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and others. Works within the current policies and guidelines of the hospital. Qualifications:- Graduate of certified Orthopedic Technology program recognized by Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) required
- Current registration and in good standing with the CSOT for no less than five (5) years
- Successful completion of the written, oral and practical examinations of the CSOT, has current membership in the society and maintains certification through the continuing education program
- A minimum of eight (8) years full time work experience in a Canadian Hospital and working in the fracture/cast/emergency clinic directly in the care of orthopaedic patients.
- Current B.C.L.S. Ontario Heart Foundation Standards
- Advanced body of knowledge of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another, able to articulately describe orthopaedic conditions
- Ability to apply, adjust and remove all common and difficult orthopaedic devices
- Advanced knowledge of theory and application of skin, skeletal and manual traction.
- Advanced knowledge of the proper application of aseptic technique in dressing change, removal of sutures, staples, pins and wires and setting up surgical fields
- Ability to interpret most fractures and dislocations on X-ray film.
- Ability to supervise and train students and orthopaedic technicians.
- Expert ability to apply specialty casts, i.e., hinged casts and assist in special procedures such as advanced wound care and fracture reductions
- Must continue their education to maintain their certification with the CSOT. This is mandatory to keep certification up to date. Continuing education units must be accumulated on an annual basis
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Headwaters comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety, and participates in regular in-service education in this area
- Demonstrated effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to use office equipment including computers, intercoms, telephones, and fax machines
- Physically capable of performing all aspects of the Registered Orthopaedic Technologist's duties
- Energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong work ethic
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Acceptable performance and attendance records
Hiring Salary Range: $36.84-$51.77 **The approximate duration of this temporary position is 12 months. We are currently hiring for an existing vacancy. Why Headwaters? Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters |
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Extra InformationWe thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.
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