Ville : Toronto

Catégorie : Full Time

Industrie : Healthcare

Employeur : The Hospital for Sick Children

About Sickkids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.  As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.  Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.  SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Posting Description

The Orthotic Technician will provide all technical aspects of the fabrication process necessary to produce custom orthoses for children and adults. He/she will consult and assist clinical members of the health care team. This position will use excellent current knowledge of the machinery, tools, techniques, raw materials, and components available for use in the design and fabrication of orthoses.  

Here's what you'll get to do:

• Provide production of positive plaster casts.
• Provide fabrication and preparation of orthosis for fitting according to work order prepared by clinician.
• Provide high temperature thermoplastic vacuum forming and low temperature thermoplastic molding.
• Provide production of custom components (leather straps and pads for spinal braces and lower extremity braces, etc.)
• Support and collaborate with the clinical staff by providing/sharing knowledge concerning the design, selection of materials, and techniques to be used during the fabrication and fitting of each custom orthosis.
• Assist clinical staff during the casting and fitting of children if required.
• Assist clinical staff with the finishing, adjusting and repairing of orthosis.
• Assist clinical staff with the modification of plaster casts if required.
• Evaluate new materials, designs, fabrication techniques, and componentry, for potential use in orthosis.
• Identify orthotic research opportunities.
• Participate in research initiatives.
• Attend continuing education courses/conferences.
• Produce and maintain the supply of custom stock items used for orthosis fabrication (straps, pads, spinal brace components, etc.)
• Initiate online requisitioning of raw materials and components used for the fabrication of orthosis.
• Understand the health risks associated with hazardous materials and specialized equipment used in the fabrication process for providing a safe work environment for all staff.

Here's what you'll need:

• Diploma in Orthotics/Prosthetics
• Previous work experience in orthotics or prosthetics
• Previous pediatric experience preferred
• Good spatial and form perception, manual and finger dexterity
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative and aptitude for creative problem solving
• Ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Here's what you'll love 

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer. 
• This position is eligible to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). You can learn more about HOOPP's plan features by reviewing The HOOPP Handbook.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.  
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.  
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.  
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.  

Employment Type: Full time- 1.00FTE

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team.  SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.  If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How to Apply

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.