RVH is home to the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka region, with approximately 80,000 surgical cases performed each year. As a member of the Fracture Clinic team, the Orthopaedic Technologist is responsible for applying, maintaining, and removing casts and orthopaedic devices while supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic care journey.
Under the direction of an Orthopaedic Physician, the Orthopaedic Technologist applies, maintains and removes casts and orthopaedic devices.
The Orthopaedic
Technologist observes, monitors, reports and documents changes in patient condition.
Education
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Post-secondary education
- Completion of an Orthopaedic Technologist program/course essential
- Certification with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) considered an asset
Experience & Competencies
- Training in methods of application of various orthopaedic casts, splints and other devices
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge and application of proper body mechanics
- Experience with dressing application and removal and wound assessment
- Experience removing sutures and staples
- Order entry and transcription
- Patient education
- Solid communication and patient teaching skills
Key Responsibilities Cast Application/Design
- Apply fiberglass and plaster casts
- Apply appropriate dressings beneath casts and orthopaedic devices
Cast Removal
- Remove all forms of casts
- Maintain casting equipment and supplies
Patient Care
- Observe, monitor, report and document changes in patient condition
- Apply and remove dressings and perform wound assessments
- Remove sutures and staples
Patient Education
- Provide instruction to patients regarding proper cast and orthopaedic device care, in person or by telephone
Clinic Operations
- Support patient flow for effective clinic operations
- Expedite patients for diagnostic imaging
- Complete required charting and documentation
- Process charges for products
- Enter and transcribe physician orders
Our Values At RVH, our values guide everything we do: Team Up | Be Kind | Do Great Things | Inspire Trust | Be Bold
📌 Ortho Tech (Barrie)
🏢 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
📍 Barrie
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