Sinai Health is looking for an Orthopaedic Technician Assistant to support our Department of Surgery - Division of Orthopaedics (Fracture Clinic) at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.
Our Orthopaedic Surgery Division surgeons specialize in musculoskeletal oncology, sports medicine, and lower extremity reconstruction. As a teaching institution, the majority of our Fracture Clinics are run by Orthopaedic Clinical Fellows who see a lot of trauma.
In this role you will:
- Utilize your strong clinical skills in the assistance of the application and removal of casting materials; cast checks; limb monitoring; and the maintenance and application of traction equipment
- Assist with all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery care including :
- Aseptic technique
- Complex dressing changes
- Custom knee bracing
- Hip abduction bracing
- Custom Thermoplastic Splinting
- All the different types of casts including specialized casting such as cast bracing X-ray interpretation
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements
Mandatory
- Successful completion of a college diploma in a related field from an accredited educational institution
- 1 year of related academic/ training experience
- Successfully registered with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT)
Preferred
- Training within a clinic/ health environment
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong work ethic; positive, client focused attitude; superior professionalism; dependability and reliability; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions, exercise good judgment, discretion and initiative when dealing with confidential information and/or in responding to inquiries
- Excellent time management, organizational and self-planning skills displaying flexibility by adjusting work schedules according to changing priorities
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
If this sounds like you and you feel ready to advance your career within health care, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.
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Job Type: Casual
Hours: Casual Relief
Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy
Union: Non-Union
