Registered Orthopaedic Technologist, Fracture Clinic

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

We are looking for a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist to work with our Fracture Clinic!

Employment Status: Permanent Part TimeHours of Work: 8 hour shifts on weekdays and/or some weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson SiteLabour Group: NOWUReporting Relationship: Manager, Fracture, Plastics & Surgical Clinics, Vascular Access TeamHourly Rate: $35.349 - $44.954

Position Responsibilities:

• Performing interventions focused on the following areas: splint/cast and dressings/bandages application; windowing/wedging casts; trimming, bi-valving casts, bandages and splints; removal/repair/re-enforce casts; removal of sutures/wires/pins/external fixators; application of principles of surgical asepsis; preparing for minor surgical procedures application; setting up surgical field for injections and minor procedures; and adjusting and removing orthopaedic devices.
• Assisting physicians on inpatient units and the plastics clinic with orthopaedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions.Performing/Participating in a comprehensive assessment of patients’ conditions, and develop an orthopaedic care plan in collaboration with the family and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assessing/Re-evaluating/Revising the orthopaedic plan based on patient condition.
• Processing physician orders for diagnostics, results, etc.
• Documenting care provided in the patient record.
• Providing education related to orthopaedic treatments and discharge instructions/follow-up care to patients and families (e.g. cast care, brace and appliance application, wound care, osteoporosis, injections, crutch use, etc).
• Maintaining inventory of orthopaedic supplies and devices (adjusting quotas, requesting appropriate staff to order- supplies, etc.), ensuring equipment and supplies are adequate, in safe working order, and are reported as needed for repair and replacement. Ensuring supplies are used economically.
• Keeping work area, equipment and supplies hazard free and reporting any health and safety concerns appropriately and in timely manner.
• Ensuring self and others adhere to safety policies and practices related to medical devices, equipment and bio hazardous materials.
• Following hospital guidelines and standards for documentation including incident reporting
• Performing work assignments under the direction of an orthopaedic surgeon, working within scope of practice, and following hospital policies.
• Training/Coaching of Orthopaedic Technicians and students.
• Maintaining CSOT registration and competence by attending in-services, workshops, conferences, physicians’ rounds etc.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) as a Registered Member in good standing
• Graduate of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Programme sanctioned by the CSOT, apprenticeship programme, and sponsorship by an Orthopaedic Physician or Graduate from a Bachelor's Degree in Health and/or related field
• Current BCLS
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as Orthopaedic Technologist including but not limited to –
  • Performing interventions focused on the following areas: splint/cast and dressings/bandages application; windowing/wedging casts; trimming, bi-valving casts, bandages and splints; removal/repair/re-enforce casts; removal of sutures/wires/pins/external fixators; application of principles of surgical asepsis; preparing for minor surgical procedures application; setting up surgical field for injections and minor procedures; and adjusting and removing orthopaedic devices.
  • Assisting physicians on inpatient units and the plastics clinic with orthopaedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions.
  • Performing/Participating in a comprehensive assessment of patients’ conditions, and develop an orthopaedic care plan in collaboration with the family and the interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Assessing/Re-evaluating/Revising the orthopaedic plan based on patient condition.
  • Processing physician orders for diagnostics, results, etc.
  • Documenting care provided in the patient record.
  • Providing education related to orthopaedic treatments and discharge instructions/ follow-up care to patients and families (e.g. cast care, brace and appliance application, wound care, osteoporosis, injections, crutch use, etc).
  • Maintaining inventory of orthopaedic supplies and devices, ensuring equipment and supplies in safe working order.
  • Keeping work area, equipment and supplies hazard free and reporting any health and safety concerns appropriately and in timely manner.
• Knowledge/Understanding:
  • anatomical structures and relationships with one another;
  • description of orthopaedic conditions /injuries;
  • casting including related orthopaedic technologies; theory and application of skin, skeletal and manual traction;
  • application of aseptic technique in dressing change, removal of sutures, staples, pins and external fixators, and
  • setting up surgical field for injections and minor procedures.
• Demonstrated abilities:
  • interpret simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray film;
  • excellent customer service;
  • effective and efficient time management and organization skills;
  • effective interpersonal and communication skills; and
  • work independently and within a team environment.
• Energetic, highly motivated, detail oriented individual with strong work ethic with abilities for quick cast or appliance application.
• Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning and evidence-based practice.
• Plastics Clinic, Fracture Clinic and/or hospital experience preferred.
• Nursing/Medical background an asset.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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