Job Description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
Orthopedic Technician
Labrador Grenfell Zone - CCM Orthopedic Clinic
Temporary Call In

Hours : Variable shifts

Salary :

CG-28 of the NAPE-HS salary scales $26.39 to $29.22 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Competition Number : VAC0001522

Posted Date : 2024-10-18

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

The primary purpose of this position is to perform skilled work in support of the orthopedic services in clinics, emergency departments and operating rooms within a hospital, under the general direction of an Orthopedic Specialist. Duties include the application and adjustment of casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices.

Qualifications :

Minimum: 2-year Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing;

• Licensure for the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Training recognized by the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists;
• Training under a Registered Orthopedic Technologist and/or Orthopedic Surgeons;
• Minimum: 1-2 years of experience preferred;
• Member of the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists C.S.O.T.;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities : (Include but not limited to)

Plaster and synthetic cast applications; responsible for instructing patients on treatment and cast care;

• Adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints, and traction;
• Apply and remove dressings; assess condition of the wound prior to further treatment (i.e. casting, splinting);
• Cast applications ? this involves adjusting, removing, repairing, replacing, bivalving, wedging, and windowing of a cast;
• Measure and fit patient for orthopedic devices and ambulatory aid; instruct patient regarding care and proper use;
• Assist in the application, maintenance and adjustment of traction;
• Order and maintain inventory and equipment;
• Complete the form to bill the patient and forward bill to Financial Services;
• Receive equipment out on loan to patient and fill out proper forms so patient can be refunded (i.e. crutches);
• Maintain up-to-date price list;
• Instruct patients/families in the care of casts, and back slabs, as well as skin care, and treatment plan;
• Collaborate with other health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, as required;
• Charting, documentation, and maintenance of accurate notes and records;
• Apply specialized casts (i.e. body cast, hip spica casts);
• Maintain clinic statistics;
• Other related duties as required.

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