Orthopaedic Technician Certified - Hiring Now

We are searching for a driven Orthopaedic Technician Certified to join our passionate team at Alberta Health Services in Edmonton, AB.
Growing your career as a Full Time Orthopaedic Technician Certified is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in planning, project management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Orthopaedic Technician Certified at Alberta Health Services today!

Your Opportunity:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

Description:

As an Orthopaedic Technician (Ortho Tech), you will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment utilized in the care of orthopaedic patients (clients, residents). You will observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient's physical, mental and emotional state, while providing safe and effective, quality care. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Acute Emergency

Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 01-MAY-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time

Date Available: 15-MAY-2023

Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 60

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $35.00

Maximum Salary: $46.10

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department is required within the last 2 years. Ability to fulfill the role of LPN in the ER, which includes caring for a wide range of patient presentations separate from Orthopaedic concerns. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. Basic computer skills, familiarity with VAX, EDIS and PYXIS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good command of the English language. Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision. Physical capability of performing all aspects of the role (bending, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, and mobilization of bariatric patients).

Preferred Qualifications:

Acute care experience. Connect Care training.

Benefits of working as a Orthopaedic Technician Certified in Edmonton, AB:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package