Orthopedic Technician

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- Under the direction or delegation of the orthopedic surgeon:

- Applies, adjusts, modifies, repairs and removes cast on patients throughout the hospital
- Makes and applies splints and bandages
- Incorporate walking devices (heels, hinges) into casts
- Applies, maintains, and adjusts traction on inpatient and outpatients
- Removes sutures and pins
- Removes, changes and adjust wound dressings
- Provides support to patients and parents throughout procedures
- Reports and documents appropriately all unusual findings
- Teaches casts and brace care, crutch walking and methods of preventing problems to patients and families
- Participates in the teaching of students in the health sciences who are assigned to the orthopedic clinic
- Provides ongoing in-service to registered nurses regarding care of casts and traction
- Participates in meetings of clinic staff of the orthopedic clinic
- Is responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies and equipment in the clinic, in the inpatient orthopedic room and on the cart
- Attends and participates in professional meetings related to orthopedic technology
- Maintains current knowledge base through reading of professional journals
- Tests and evaluates the effectiveness of new materials

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Current registration as an Orthopedic Technologist or RPN, or willing to complete a

systemic on-the-job training program under the supervision of the Orthopedic Surgery division (Essential)
- Good interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Experience in orthopedic field (Essential)
- Paediatric orthopedic experience (preferred)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (preferred)

** Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).**

**CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.**

**Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.**

**We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $28.68-$34.84 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)