Orthopedic Technologist

Requisition ID: 358776

Position Number: 20037325

Posting End Date:  May 14, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 

Site:  Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Surgery - Orthopedic

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP 

Anticipated Start Date: 05/24/2024

FTE:  Casual

Anticipated Shift:  Days 

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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Position Overview

Under the direction and supervision of a physician, performs duties related to the application, maintenance and removal of casts, and all types of traction for patients coming to the Orthopedic Clinic and on inpatient units. Maintains Orthopedic Clinic supplies.

Experience

Previous experience as an Orthopedic Technologist is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Grade 12 education. Successful completion of the Orthopedic Technologist Course.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists or the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals required and maintains registration on an annual basis.

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time and to do heavy lifting.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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