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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Orthopedic Technician
Posted on October 01, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Job Description Orthopedic Technician - ReliefTemporary Call-In Location: St. Anthony, NLThe 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. Salary: " CG-28 of the NAPE HS Salary Scales, $25.87 - 28.65 per hour.Hours of Work: " Temporary Call-In.Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000097N- LocationSt. Anthony, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$25.87HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #1965295
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