Job Description

Requisition ID: 367664
Position Number: 20056569
Posting End Date: March 25, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Misericordia Health Centre
Site: Misericordia Health Centre
Department / Unit: Ambulatory Clinic
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 0.80
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $29.647, $31.427, $33.312, $35.315, $37.433, $39.678
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Position Overview
Working primarily in Ambulatory Clinic, the Orthopaedic Technologist under the direction of a physician, provides care to children and adults through the application, adjustment and removal of casts and splints. The individual will function effectively as a member of a team and work within MHC's core values, philosophy, vision, quality goals, policies and procedures.
Experience

• Experience working in a healthcare setting with adult and paediatric orthopaedic conditions is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Registered with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists or the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals is required and maintains registration on an annual basis.
• Must be a registered Orthopaedic Technologist.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be a registered Orthopedic Technologist.
• Registered with the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists required and maintains registration on an annual basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Works within the Centre's core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including ability to provide instruction to adults & children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Enhances patient experience as identified and supported within the MHC Strategic Plan.
• Commitment to quality control and quality assurance in all service provision.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued competency and professional development.
• Proficient in computer use and the associated software for the service area.
• To consistently demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect for the client's personal dignity and privacy.
• Must be able to work well under stress and time constraints with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity, strength and endurance to perform the complete spectrum of job functions.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to dust, grease, oil, infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.