The Fracture Clinic is an outpatient clinic serving the needs of a diverse adult population of patients requiring the service of orthopaedic surgeons. The successful candidate will provide care to clients with orthopaedic injuries through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to provide evidence-informed best practice.
Responsibilities Include:
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
Assist physicians with procedure such as closed reduction of fractures and minor surgical procedures
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 prospects 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
Order, maintain and manage orthopaedic supplies
Qualifications/Skills
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent is required
Current Orthopaedic Technologist (R.T. Orthopaed) registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists
Minimum one year experience working as an Orthopaedic Technologist
Excellent communication and time management skills and ability to work collaboratively as a member of interprofessional teams
Current Basic Life Support (BCLS)
Demonstrated commitment to maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge through continuing education
📌 Orthopaedic Technologist Fracture Clinic Casual 2026 17442 Toronto
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Toronto
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