Orthopaedic Technician Certified
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Cast Clinic, Ambulatory
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 14-MAR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 24-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $35.70
- Maximum Salary: $47.02
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:3-5 years recent experience working as an Orthopedic Technician in a Cast Clinic. 3-5 years recent experience working in a Cast Clinic. 3-5 years recent experience working with complex orthopaedic intervention devices such as hinged knee/elbow braces, external fixators, bucks traction, and K-Wires. 3-5 years recent experience working with entonox administration. 3-5 years recent experience working with patients who have complex post-surgical wounds or complex dressings. 3-5 years recent experience working with orthopaedic spine patients. 3-5 years recent experience working with poly trauma patients. 3-5 years recent experience assembling and working with external traction devices. 2-3 years recent experience managing direct purchase supply levels for an ambulatory environment. 2-3 years recent experience working with vendors for orthopaedic equipment and products. 2-3 years recent experience working with isolation patients in an ambulatory environment.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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