Orthopaedic Technologist

Detailed Job Description

Orthopaedic Technologist

2025-235

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.

To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit:

Our Culture

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We Are Committed To Our Values

• Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
• Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
• Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
• Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

CGMH is a hospital where we want every individual to feel valued, respected, and included. As we prepare for a new, state-of-the-art facility, we are building not only the hospital of tomorrow, but also a high-performing, inspired team ready to shape the future of care in South Georgian Bay.

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One

At CGMH, We’re Committed To The Well-being And Success Of Our Team. New Hires Enjoy An Industry-leading Compensation Package That Includes

• CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.
• Includes 8% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts
• Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity

The Orthopaedic Technologist role functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of patient care. As an Allied Health Professionals, the Orthopaedic Technologist(s) work independently and collaboratively to provide care and support to the patient. The Orthopaedic Technologist possesses knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, orthopaedic conditions, wound healing, fracture healing and complications.

The Orthopaedic Technologist is a paramedically trained individual who performs their duties under the direction of a Physician. The Orthopaedic Technologist collaborates with other members of the health care team, primarily in the orthopaedic department, and occasionally in other areas such as the Plastic Surgery and Emergency Departments. Casting services are provided to both inpatients and outpatients, usually in the orthopaedic clinic, but also as needed in the inpatient areas and operating rooms.

The Orthopaedic Technologist organizes the workload and fulfills the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of autonomy, within established guidelines and procedures. Clinical direction and support are provided by the attending physicians or internal staff for unexpected or unusual clinical problem.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed the written, oral and practical examinations of the CSOT, has current membership in the Society and maintains certification through the continuing educational programme.
• Certified in the Added Nursing Skills and Sanctioned Delegated Medical Acts defined for the Orthopaedic Clinic Area.
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families