Senior Orthopaedic Technologist

Job Category: Allied Health Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Number of Positions: 1 Union: SEIU SERVICE Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $41.80 - $47.66

Why Join Our Team?

• A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.

• Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.

• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.

• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

We are currently seeking a Senior Orthopaedic Technologist to join our team.

Reporting to the Manager, MSK IP Surg, SSSU, Fracture Department the successful candidate will:

Be a key member of the team, you will support interprofessional collaboration across the continuum of care, contributing to excellence in patient outcomes, service delivery, and staff engagement.

What you will be doing

• Provides direct patient care for hospital patients and Fracture Clinic patients
• Assists orthopaedic surgeons with reducing fractures
• Assists or removes dressings, sutures, staples
• Applies, revises and removes casts for inpatients and outpatients
• Fabricates, applies and removes splints, slabs, bandages and braces
• Assesses levels of pain and/or swelling and instructs patients appropriately in methods of reducing these levels
• Documents care provided according to hospital and the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists Standards
• Provides specific patient/family teaching related to injury, therapeutic materials, i.e. plaster vs synthetic cast, cast care techniques, possible complications
• Sets up and checks traction equipment and bed frames
• Ensures traction carts are fully stocked
• Maintains ongoing professional development
• Acts as a resource for orthopaedic practices and skills for patients and members of the health care team Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining equipment
• Meets with surgeons and sales representative to ensure that products in Fracture Clinic are high quality and economical
• Independently teaches patient/family care of cast, slab or brace, and care of skin, based on knowledge of potential problems and follow up assessment of the patient/family learning needs
• Reinforces the teaching or medical information conveyed by the physician to the patient/family regarding the specific injury, treatment plan, procedures and expected outcomes.
• Follows up with suppliers on products being ordered for patients
• Ensures that all orthopaedic areas (Emergency, O.R., Fracture Clinic, orthopaedic unit) have correct and adequate supplies
• Develops, maintains, reviews and revises appropriate patient education material
• Ensures equipment is safe and in good working condition
• Provides resource information to hospital staff regarding orthopaedic equipment
• Participates in continuous improvement projects
• Develops and maintains regular statistical information
• Primarily responsible for organizing and maintaining the Fracture Clinic patient flow
• Liaises with the Orthopaedic surgeons to ensure appropriate patient scheduling in Fracture Clinic
• Acts as a resource for new braces/splints/orthotics for physicians and rehabilitation staff
• Liaises with Health Records and Diagnostic Imaging staff to ensure that Fracture Clinic processes function smoothly
• Organizes the work schedule of the staff Orthopaedic Technologist
• Performs cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested.
• Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

What you bring

• Graduate of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Program
• Successfully completed the written, oral and practical examinations of the CSOT, has current membership in the Society and maintains certification through the continuing education program
• Minimum eight (8) years previous clinical job related experience
• Administrative – demonstrated experience in management of fracture clinics
• Excellent interpersonal skills including skills in patient/staff teaching
• Good organizational skills
• Function within the standards of practice for Registered Orthopaedic Technologists
• He/she Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!