Orthopedic Technician

Job Description

Orthopedic Technician - Relief
Temporary Call-In
Location: St. Anthony, NL

The primary purpose of this position is to perform skilled work in support of the orthopedic services in clinics, emergency departments and operating rooms within a hospital, under the general direction of an Orthopedic Specialist. Duties include the application and adjustment of casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices.

Qualifications:

" Minimum: 2-year Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing;
" Licensure for the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador;
" Training recognized by the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists;
" Training under a Registered Orthopedic Technologist and/or Orthopedic Surgeons;
" Minimum: 1-2 years of experience preferred;
" Member of the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists C.S.O.T.;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to)

" Plaster and synthetic cast applications; responsible for instructing patients on treatment and cast care;
" Adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints, and traction;
" Apply and remove dressings; assess condition of the wound prior to further treatment (i.e. casting, splinting);
" Cast applications - this involves adjusting, removing, repairing, replacing, bivalving, wedging, and windowing of a cast;
" Measure and fit patient for orthopedic devices and ambulatory aid; instruct patient regarding care and proper use;
" Assist in the application, maintenance and adjustment of traction;
" Order and maintain inventory and equipment;
" Complete the form to bill the patient and forward bill to Financial Services;
" Receive equipment out on loan to patient and fill out proper forms so patient can be refunded (i.e. crutches);
" Maintain up-to-date price list;
" Instruct patients/families in the care of casts, and back slabs, as well as skin care, and treatment plan;
" Collaborate with other health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, as required;
" Charting, documentation, and maintenance of accurate notes and records;
" Apply specialized casts (i.e. body cast, hip spica casts);
" Maintain clinic statistics;
" Other related duties as required.
Salary:

" CG-28 of the NAPE HS Salary Scales, $ per hour.

Hours of Work:

" Temporary Call-In.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number N