Registered Orthopaedic Technologist - Orthopaedic & Plastic Clinic, U; J0725-0840

Position: Registered Orthopaedic Technologist - Orthopaedic & Plastic Clinic, U (J0725-0840)

Job Description

Registered Orthopaedic Technologist - Orthopaedic & Plastic Clinic, U (J)

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary
Registered Orthopaedic Technologist, Orthopaedic & Plastic Clinic:
Your goal in this position is to perform and/or assist with Orthopaedic & Plastics Centre activities in the care of orthopaedic patients and functions under the direction of a physician. You have superior verbal and written communication skills, and able to interpret and follow medical directions. You are able to work effectively with minimal supervision. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

Perform work assignments under the direction of a physician and within the limits of Hospital and nursing policies

Perform assignments of applying trimming, beveling, windowing and removing casts; apply and remove bandages and splints; assist physicians with traction and casts in the Operating Room, on units and in the Emergency Department; assist physicians with procedures in the Orthopaedic & Plastics Centre, assist units with traction problems if required

Maintain an adequate supply of all equipment and supplies used in the Orthopaedic & Plastics Centre

Ensure equipment and supplies are in safe working order, and reports need for repair and replacement

Record pertinent information on appropriate grounds

Provide education related to orthopedic treatments and discharge instructions/ follow-up care to patients and families (e.g. cast care, brace and appliance application, wound care, osteoporosis, injections, crutch use, etc).

Participate in the explanation to staff, nursing students, and students of other disciplines of application and care of orthopaedic appliances

Assist in the transport of patients as required

Maintain procedural competence by attending in-service and physicians’ rounds; read and generally keep updated with current trends in orthopaedics

Ensure economical use of supplies

Assist in technical advice and care to clinic and other units/departments on orthopaedic and plastic devices/equipment including wound care

Refer to Hospital and nursing policy and procedures manuals for clarification if in doubt

Observe the work area, equipment and supplies for hazardous conditions and maintain workspace as per infection prevention and control standards

Be an active participant in quality improvement initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Orthopaedic Technologist Diploma/Certificate

Member of Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT), Minimum 1 to 2 years preferred

Current BCLS

Bilingualism in French/ English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow HR professionals, healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.
This is a Part Time Unscheduled position with 8 and 12 hours day shifts, including weekends, on an as needed basis in Ortho-Plastic Clinic, Ambulatory Care. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
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