Orthopaedic Technologist

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

The successful incumbent will work under the direction of physicians and in collaboration with other members of the health care team; provide care to clients with orthopaedic problems through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints and traction fittings; perform casting services primarily in the Fracture Clinic setting; dressing removal, removal sutures, staples and pins related to external fixation; cast application (including specialized casts, fracture braces using plaster or synthetic materials; measures and fit patients for othopaedic devices and ambulatory aids; instruction of patients regarding care and proper use of appliances; assist in the application, maintenance and adjustment of traction including patient education; fabricate and apply splints and bandages; instruction of Patient/family in the care of the cast, slab or brace; order and maintain equipment and orthopaedic supplies; collaborate with other health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists as required; interact with other departments to obtain the resources needed to assist in patient care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Graduate from a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Programme sanctioned by the C.S.O.T or equivalent training and experience.
• Basic understanding of anatomy
• Ability to apply and remove all types of casts, splints and orthopaedic devices
• Understanding of theory and application skin and skeletal traction
• Understanding of the proper application of aseptic technique in dressing change, pin and suture removal, setting up of surgical fields
• Previous experience in Meditech Expanse preferably with Client Server platform, Order Entry and Electronic Medical Record applications
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Friday - Various rotating 7.5 hours shifts between 0700-1700 (hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $36.386 to $42.307 per hour

Date Posted: June 16, 2026

Internal Applications Due By: June 23, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

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