Orthopaedic Tecnologist, Tft

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**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Diploma in an Orthopedic Program from a recognized College of Arts and Technology
- Current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT)
- Current BCLS training
- One year in the past three years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Basic understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another
- Ability to accurately describe orthopedic conditions
Working towards gaining certification by completing the written, oral and practical exam of the CSOT
- Instructs patients in the care of casts and orthopedic devices
Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service while dealing with the public (patients and families), as well as various medical and non-medical professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
- Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills.
- Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision.
- Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays.
- Consistent and regular attendance required.
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We are especially interested in connecting if you..._
- Value diversity, equity and inclusion; _
- Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;_
- Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas._
- Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service_
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._