Ortho Technologist

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Ambulatory Care, you will be responsible for performing your duties under the direction of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. In Collaboration with the Orthopaedic clinic Team, the Orthopaedic Technologist organizes the workload and fulfils responsibilities of the position with a degree of autonomy within established guidelines, policies and procedure. Casting services are provided to both inpatients and outpatients in the clinic, patient areas and operating room.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for cast application, adjustments and removal.
• Repairing of casts and application of walking devices, bi valving, wedging and windowing of casts and traction.
• Removing dressings and assessing condition of the wound prior to cast application.
• Removal of sutures and pins relating to external fixation.
• Maintenance of Orthopaedic equipment and supplies
• Independently teaches patient/family care of cast, slab or brace and skin
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or delegate.
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Orthopaedic Technology Diploma
• Certification with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists
• 2 Years’ experience required (or an asset)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as autonomously
  
  

Primary Responsibilities Also Include

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.