The Orthopaedic program is looking for a motivated and adaptable Orthopaedic Technician to support various inpatient units, Fracture clinic and mobility clinics.

Working Under The Direction Of Physician(s) And/or Orthopaedic Technologist, And In Collaboration With Other Members Of The Health Care Team, The Primary Responsibility Of The Orthopaedic Technician Include

- Assisting Orthopaedic Surgeon(s) and occasionally Plastics Surgeon(s) with preventing or correcting disorders of the locomotor structures of the body, e.g. skeleton, muscles, joints, ligaments, cartilage, etc.
- Providing expertise in plaster and synthetic cast application;
- Providing care and information to patients with orthopaedic problems through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splits and traction fittings;
- Providing information/education to staff and patient to facilitate optimal results.

Qualifications

- Current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (as an Associate or Full Member) or become certified as an Orthopaedic Technologist within one year.




- Graduate of a recognized Community College Orthopaedic Technology program.
- One year of recent related clinical experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a rapid-paced, team oriented environment
- Experience fitting orthopaedic appliances preferred
- Satisfactory attendance record

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

📌 Orthopaedic Technician Fracture Clinic (Toronto)
🏢 St. Michael's Hospital
📍 Toronto