Registered Orthopaedic Technologist - Ambulatory Care, U (J0924-0082)

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Registered Orthopaedic Technologist, Orthopaedic & Plastic Clinic :

Your goal in this position is to perform and / or assist with Orthopaedic & Plastics Centre activities in the care of orthopaedic patients and functions under the direction of a physician.

You have superior verbal and written communication skills, and are able to interpret and follow medical directions. You are able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers , learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Perform work assignments under the direction of a physician and within the limits of Hospital and nursing policies
• Perform assignments of applying trimming, bivalving, windowing and removing casts; apply and remove bandages and splints;

assist physicians with traction and casts in the Operating Room, on units and in the Emergency Department; assist physicians with procedures in the Orthopaedic & Plastics Centre, assist units with traction problems if required

• Maintain an adequate supply of all equipment and supplies used in the Orthopaedic & Plastics Centre
• Ensure equipment and supplies are in safe working order, and reports need for repair and replacement
• Record pertinent information on appropriate grounds
• Explain to patients and family the care and follow-up of orthopaedic appliances
• Participate in the explanation to staff, nursing students, and students of other disciplines of application and care of orthopaedic appliances
• Assist in the transport of patients as required
• Maintain procedural competence by attending in-service and physicians’ rounds; read and generally keep updated with current trends in orthopaedics
• Ensure economical use of supplies
• Refer to Hospital and nursing policy and procedures manuals for clarification if in doubt
• Observe the work area, equipment and supplies for hazardous conditions and infection control
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Orthopaedic Technologist Diploma / Certificate
• Member of Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT)
• Current BCLS
• Bilingualism in French / English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow HR professionals, healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Unscheduled position with 8 hours day shifts, including on an as needed basis in Ortho-Plastic Clinic, Ambulatory Care.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

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