Registered Orthopaedic Technologist - Orthopaedic Clinic

Position Summary

Join a fast-paced, high-volume Fracture Clinic at Belleville General Hospital where no two days are the same. As a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist at Quinte Health, you will work closely with a skilled and supportive team of Orthopaedic Surgeons and healthcare professionals to deliver hands-on, specialized care to a diverse patient population.

In this dynamic role, you will apply and remove casts, fit braces and splints, support wound care, and assist with procedures such as suture and pin removal. You will also play an important role in educating patients and families, ensuring safe recovery beyond the clinic.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a busy environment, values teamwork, and is committed to continuous learning and high-quality patient care.

Required

• Current certification of Competence from the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists or equivalent,
• Current experience as an Orthopaedic Technologist to include aseptic technique,
• Must be able to accept direction yet work independently,
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position,
• Must have previous proven good attendance record,
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload, and
• May be required to work in other clinical areas.
• Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check.

Duties

• Under the guidance of Orthopaedic Surgeons and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team the Orthopaedic Technologist provides a range of orthopaedic technology services including application of casts using plaster and synthetic materials, measuring and fitting patients with braces, splints and ambulatory aids in the Fracture Clinic and on Patient Care Units
• Understand the principles of aseptic technique
• Remove and apply wound dressing
• Remove sutures, staples, K-wires, pins and external fixators
• Maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge through continuing education and seek opportunities for knowledge dissemination
• Document pertinent information and actions taken in the patient’s chart
• Provide education to patients and family regarding wound care, cast care and skin care
• Responsible for supervision of other members of the health care team who contribute to the provision of patient care,
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally – lifting, and
• Required Occasionally– carrying, pushing/pulling.
Mobility
• Required Frequently – standing, walking,
• Required Often – balancing,
• Required Occasionally – foot activation, twisting/turning, bending/stooping, couching/squatting, kneeling, and
• Required Rarely – climbing, sitting.
Dexterity
• Required Often –eye/hand co-ordination,
• Required Frequently – reaching, handling, normal range of motion – neck, elbow back, wrist and shoulder, and
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movement, gripping/grasping.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or [email protected] for assistance.