Position Profile:
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
We are looking for a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist to work with our Fracture Clinic!
Employment Status: Temporary Part Time
Duration: September 2026 - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.
Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts on weekdays and/or some weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site
Labour Group: NOWU
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Fracture, Plastics & Surgical Clinics, Vascular Access Team
Hourly Rate: $35.349 - $44.954
Position Responsibilities:
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Performing interventions focused on the following areas: splint/cast and dressings/bandages application; windowing/wedging casts; trimming, bi-valving casts, bandages and splints; removal/repair/re-enforce casts; removal of sutures/wires/pins/external fixators; application of principles of surgical asepsis; preparing for minor surgical procedures application; setting up surgical field for injections and minor procedures; and adjusting and removing orthopaedic devices.
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Assisting physicians on inpatient units and the plastics clinic with orthopaedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions.
Performing/Participating in a comprehensive assessment of patients’ conditions, and develop an orthopaedic care plan in collaboration with the family and the interdisciplinary health care team. -
Assessing/Re-evaluating/Revising the orthopaedic plan based on patient condition.
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Processing physician orders for diagnostics, results, etc.
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Documenting care provided in the patient record.
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Providing education related to orthopaedic treatments and discharge instructions/follow-up care to patients and families (e.g. cast care, brace and appliance application, wound care, osteoporosis, injections, crutch use, etc).
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Maintaining inventory of orthopaedic supplies and devices (adjusting quotas, requesting appropriate staff to order- supplies, etc.), ensuring equipment and supplies are adequate, in safe working order, and are reported as needed for repair and replacement. Ensuring supplies are used economically.
- Keeping work area, equipment and supplies hazard free and reporting any health and safety concerns appropriately and in timely manner.
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Ensuring self and others adhere to safety policies and practices related to medical devices, equipment and bio hazardous materials.
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Following hospital guidelines and standards for documentation including incident reporting
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Performing work assignments under the direction of an orthopaedic surgeon, working within scope of practice, and following hospital policies.
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Training/Coaching of Orthopaedic Technicians and students.
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Maintaining CSOT registration and competence by attending in-services, workshops, conferences, physicians’ rounds etc.
Qualifications:
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Current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) as a Registered Member in good standing
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Graduate of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Programme sanctioned by the CSOT, apprenticeship programme, and sponsorship by an Orthopaedic Physician or Graduate from a Bachelor's Degree in Health and/or related field
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Current BCLS
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Minimum 3 years of recent experience as Orthopaedic Technologist including but not limited to –
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Performing interventions focused on the following areas: splint/cast and dressings/bandages application; windowing/wedging casts; trimming, bi-valving casts, bandages and splints; removal/repair/re-enforce casts; removal of sutures/wires/pins/external fixators; application of principles of surgical asepsis; preparing for minor surgical procedures application; setting up surgical field for injections and minor procedures; and adjusting and removing orthopaedic devices.
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Assisting physicians on inpatient units and the plastics clinic with orthopaedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions.
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Performing/Participating in a comprehensive assessment of patients’ conditions, and develop an orthopaedic care plan in collaboration with the family and the interdisciplinary health care team.
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Assessing/Re-evaluating/Revising the orthopaedic plan based on patient condition.
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Processing physician orders for diagnostics, results, etc.
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Documenting care provided in the patient record.
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Providing education related to orthopaedic treatments and discharge instructions/ follow-up care to patients and families (e.g. cast care, brace and appliance application, wound care, osteoporosis, injections, crutch use, etc).
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Maintaining inventory of orthopaedic supplies and devices, ensuring equipment and supplies in safe working order.
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Keeping work area, equipment and supplies hazard free and reporting any health and safety concerns appropriately and in timely manner.
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Knowledge/Understanding:
- anatomical structures and relationships with one another;
- description of orthopaedic conditions /injuries;
- casting including related orthopaedic technologies; theory and application of skin, skeletal and manual traction;
- application of aseptic technique in dressing change, removal of sutures, staples, pins and external fixators, and
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setting up surgical field for injections and minor procedures.
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Demonstrated abilities:
- interpret simple fractures and dislocations on x-ray film;
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excellent customer service;
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effective and efficient time management and organization skills;
- effective interpersonal and communication skills; and
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work independently and within a team environment.
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Energetic, highly motivated, detail oriented individual with strong work ethic with abilities for quick cast or appliance application.
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Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning and evidence-based practice.
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Plastics Clinic, Fracture Clinic and/or hospital experience preferred.
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Nursing/Medical background an asset.
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Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
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An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
