Orthopaedic Technologist (Fracture Clinic)
About the role
Overview The Orthopaedic Technologist serves as a technical expert in matters pertaining to orthopaedic devices and techniques providing care to patients through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, bandages, slings, splints and traction fittings etc. The Orthopaedic Technologist fullfills the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of autonomy within established guidelines working under the direction of a Supervising Physician to preform enhanced skills.
Education
- Completion of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Program.
- Current registration with C.S.O.T - Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.
- Member of local chapter of the Candadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.
Qualifications
- Recent relevant experience is required.
- Demonstrated understanding or anatomical structures and their relationship to one another required.
- Demonstrated ability to describe orthopaedic conditions required.
- Demonstrated ability to apply adjust and remove all common orthopaedic devices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of working autonomously under medical directives.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to suture within medical directives.
- Excellent recognition, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the proper application of aseptic technique.
- Knowledge of theory and application of skin and skeletal traction.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret fractures and dislocations on x-ray film.
- Willingness to continue education to maintain certification as required by CSOT.
- Ability to work well autonomously.
- Ability to function collaboratively with other members of the health care team.
- Effective time management skills, ability to organize work and set priorities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer knowledge required.
- Ability to perform in a fast paced emergency room environnment.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.
Orthopaedic Technologist (Fracture Clinic)
About the role
Overview The Orthopaedic Technologist serves as a technical expert in matters pertaining to orthopaedic devices and techniques providing care to patients through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, bandages, slings, splints and traction fittings etc. The Orthopaedic Technologist fullfills the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of autonomy within established guidelines working under the direction of a Supervising Physician to preform enhanced skills.
Education
- Completion of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Program.
- Current registration with C.S.O.T - Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.
- Member of local chapter of the Candadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.
Qualifications
- Recent relevant experience is required.
- Demonstrated understanding or anatomical structures and their relationship to one another required.
- Demonstrated ability to describe orthopaedic conditions required.
- Demonstrated ability to apply adjust and remove all common orthopaedic devices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of working autonomously under medical directives.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to suture within medical directives.
- Excellent recognition, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the proper application of aseptic technique.
- Knowledge of theory and application of skin and skeletal traction.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret fractures and dislocations on x-ray film.
- Willingness to continue education to maintain certification as required by CSOT.
- Ability to work well autonomously.
- Ability to function collaboratively with other members of the health care team.
- Effective time management skills, ability to organize work and set priorities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer knowledge required.
- Ability to perform in a fast paced emergency room environnment.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.