Orthopaedic Technician - Ambulatory Care
- St. Thomas, ON, Canada
$35.74 to $41.15 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $35.74 to $41.15 CAD / hour
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Original job description
Posting Dates: November 6, 2026 to November 12, 2026
Are you a dedicated and skilled Orthopaedic Technician looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will be essential in providing care to a wide range of patient populations, collaborating with a passionate group of professionals. We are looking for individuals committed to delivering the ultimate standard of care in a fast-paced, challenging and ever-changing environment.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Orthopaedic Technician works within the fracture clinic and provides care to clients with orthopaedic treatments through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints, and traction fittings. In addition, the Orthopaedic Technician is an instrumental part of the Orthopedic Team in terms of providing education, instruction to patients and overall support to the Surgeon. Orthopedic technicians play a crucial role in patient care, especially in fracture management.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
- Graduate of a recognized Orthopaedic Technician program sanctioned by the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) or equivalent training and experience
- Recognized as a member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT)
- Recent one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years with application and removal of casts and splints
- BLS Certification
- Experience in aseptic technique (e.g. Sterile gloving, creating a sterile field)
- Basic understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another
- Knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety
- Basic computer skills (Outlook email, Cerner, Electronic Patient Record)
- Ability to assess, adapt and respond within a constantly changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development
- Excellent attendance record in alignment with STEGH’s attendance policy
- Acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH’s mission, vision, values and code of conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Crucial Conversations Training
HOURS:
Must be able to meet the availability and non-availability requirements as outlined in the OPSEU Paramedical Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Full-Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
- Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
- Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more!
- Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
- An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
- Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
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Responsibilities
Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction fittings for patients receiving orthopaedic care in the fracture clinic. Educate and support patients while assisting the surgeon and collaborating with the orthopaedic team.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a recognized Orthopaedic Technician program sanctioned by CSOT, or have equivalent training and experience, and be a CSOT member in good standing. They must also have recent experience applying and removing casts and splints, BLS certification, aseptic technique experience, basic anatomical and computer knowledge, and the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Skills
- Cast And Splint Application And Removal
- Orthopaedic Treatment
- Fracture Management
- Aseptic Technique
- Sterile Gloving
- Creating A Sterile Field
- Anatomical Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptability
- Patient And Staff Safety
- Basic Computer Skills
- Cerner
- Electronic Patient Records
- Communication
Benefits
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Paid Vacation
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Training And Development Opportunities
- Health And Wellness Program
- Onsite Social Worker
- Yoga, Stretching, And Mindfulness Sessions
- Access To Walking Track, Exercise Circuits, And Hospital Gym
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Fracture Clinic
- Orthopaedic Treatments
- Cast Application
- Cast Removal
- Splints
- Traction Fittings
- Fracture Management
- Patient Education
- Surgeon Support
- Canadian Society Of Orthopaedic Technologists
- CSOT Membership
- BLS Certification
- Aseptic Technique
- Sterile Gloving
- Sterile Field
- Anatomical Structures
- Patient Safety
- Staff Safety
- Outlook
- Cerner
- Electronic Patient Record
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Crucial Conversations Training