Ortho Tech

RVH is home to the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka region, with approximately 80,000 surgical cases performed each year. As a member of the Fracture Clinic team, the Orthopaedic Technologist is responsible for applying, maintaining, and removing casts and orthopaedic devices while supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic care journey.

Under the direction of an Orthopaedic Physician, the Orthopaedic Technologist applies, maintains and removes casts and orthopaedic devices. The Orthopaedic Technologist observes, monitors, reports and documents changes in patient condition.

Education

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education
• Completion of an Orthopaedic Technologist program/course essential
• Certification with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) considered an asset

Experience & Competencies

• Training in methods of application of various orthopaedic casts, splints and other devices
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge and application of proper body mechanics
• Experience with dressing application and removal and wound assessment
• Experience removing sutures and staples
• Order entry and transcription
• Patient education
• Strong communication and patient teaching skills

Key Responsibilities

Cast Application/Design

• Apply fiberglass and plaster casts
• Apply appropriate dressings beneath casts and orthopaedic devices

Cast Removal

• Remove all forms of casts
• Maintain casting equipment and supplies

Patient Care

• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in patient condition
• Apply and remove dressings and perform wound assessments
• Remove sutures and staples

Patient Education

• Provide instruction to patients regarding proper cast and orthopaedic device care, in person or by telephone

Clinic Operations

• Support patient flow for effective clinic operations
• Expedite patients for diagnostic imaging
• Complete required charting and documentation
• Process charges for products
• Enter and transcribe physician orders

Our Values

At RVH, our values guide everything we do: Team Up | Be Kind | Do Great Things | Inspire Trust | Be Bold

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit:

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.