Job Description

Providing leadership in the Fracture Clinic, the Orthopedic Technologist provides problem solving, mentoring, teaching, consultation and intervention. They are responsible for organizing workload and setting priorities to provide timely care in a high volume, rapid turnover environment and having advanced understanding of anatomical structures, devices and techniques. Main Responsibilities: Direct Patient Care:

• Independently fabricated, applies and removes casts, splints and bandages.
• Measuring and fitting patients for orthopedic devices and ambulatory aids
• Patient/family education in the care and proper use of casts, splints, braces etc.
• Applies critical thinking and clinical judgement in health, wound and skin assessments prior to rendering care such as cast application
• Assist with procedures, respond to telephone inquiries and complete timely documentation.

Organizational Support:

• Coordinates staff scheduling for Orthopedic Technologists and RPNs; prepares schedules, contacts casual staff for shift assignments and vacation coverage
• Interacts regularly with support service departments to obtain needed resources and to facilitate the flow of patient care
• Maintains good working order of equipment, manages inventory of supplies and makes recommendations for changes in materials etc.
• Completes workload measurement and participates in staff and hospital committees

Interprofessional Collaboration and Education

• Collaborates with health professionals such as physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide optimum patient care.
• Provides on-the-job instruction and demonstration of casting techniques to other health professionals, such as medical students, interns or residents.
• Participates in mandated professional development for membership in the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists
• Serves as a preceptor for students.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists as a Registered Orthopedic Technologist required.
• Graduate of a Community College Orthopedic Technology program as recognized by CSOT preferred.
• One year of recent related experience. Experience with pediatrics preferred.
• Experience fitting, adjusting and removing orthopedic appliances and soft goods preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong customer service skills with proven ability to correspond and provide information to patients and staff. Polite and efficient manner essential.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; Promotion of continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on a basic understanding of anatomical structures and their relation to one another.
• Satisfactory attendance record.

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.