Overview

The Orthopaedic Technologist serves as a technical expert in matters pertaining to orthopaedic devices and techniques providing care to patients through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, bandages, slings, splints and traction fittings etc. The Orthopaedic Technologist fullfills the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of autonomy within established guidelines working under the direction of a Supervising Physician to preform enhanced skills.

Education 

- Completion of a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Program.

- Current registration with - Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.

- Member of local chapter of the Candadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists required.

Qualifications

- Recent relevant experience is required.

- Demonstrated understanding or anatomical structures and their relationship to one another required.