Registered Orthopaedic Technologist - Orthopaedic Clinic

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.