Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
Orthopedic Technician
Labrador Grenfell Zone - CCM Orthopedic Clinic
Temporary Call In
Hours Variable shifts
Salary
CG-28 of the NAPE-HS salary scales $26.39 to $29.22 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Competition Number VAC0001522
Posted Date 2024-10-18
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Demands, duties, qualifications
The primary purpose of this position is to perform skilled work in support of the orthopedic services in clinics, emergency departments and operating rooms within a hospital, under the general direction of an Orthopedic Specialist. Duties include the application and adjustment of casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices.
Qualifications
:
Minimum: 2-year Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing;
- Licensure for the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador;
- Training recognized by the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists;
- Training under a Registered Orthopedic Technologist and/or Orthopedic Surgeons;
- Minimum: 1-2 years of experience preferred;
- Member of the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists C.S.O.T.;
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities
: (Include but not limited to)
Plaster and synthetic cast applications; responsible for instructing patients on treatment and cast care;
- Adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints, and traction;
- Apply and remove dressings; assess condition of the wound prior to further treatment (i.e. casting, splinting);
- Cast applications - this involves adjusting, removing, repairing, replacing, bivalving, wedging, and windowing of a cast;
- Measure and fit patient for orthopedic devices and ambulatory aid; instruct patient regarding care and proper use;
- Assist in the application, maintenance and adjustment of traction;
- Order and maintain inventory and equipment;
- Complete the form to bill the patient and forward bill to Financial Services;
- Receive equipment out on loan to patient and fill out proper forms so patient can be refunded (i.e. crutches);
- Maintain up-to-date price list;
- Instruct patients/families in the care of casts, and back slabs, as well as skin care, and treatment plan;
- Collaborate with other health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, as required;
- Charting, documentation, and maintenance of accurate notes and records;
- Apply specialized casts (i.e. body cast, hip spica casts);
- Maintain clinic statistics;
- Other related duties as required.
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