Summary of Duties:

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 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

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

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📌 Orthopaedic Technologist - Casual - Fracture Clinic - 2026-19158 (Ontario)
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Ontario