Orthopaedic Technician Certified

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre

📁: Nursing - Practical Nurse

📅   : ALB00202841 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 17, 2021 Post Date

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Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified

Union: AUPE AUX

Department: (PLC) CAST CLINIC

Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 26-APR-2021

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 06-MAY-2021

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: Varied

Shifts per cycle: Varied

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $34.23

Maximum Salary: $45.08

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:

Must be currently registered with CLPNA with a CLPNA recognized orthopedic training program. Must have at least two years experience in an orthopedic clinic. Working knowledge of the medical and surgical conditions seen in the orthopedic clinic. Knowledge of precautions and considerations relating to conditions seen in the orthopedic clinic (e.g. Infection control procedures). Working knowledge of clean/sterile techniques and dressing changes related to wound care. Determine and complete safe transfers/lifts of patients in the orthopedic clinic. Perform the required range of casting/splinting techniques with skill and efficiency. Interact with patients, families, physicians, and staff in a professional manner. Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment in carrying out all responsibilities. Work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Effective organizational skills. Must be flexible and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists (CSOT) certificate an asset.

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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