Posted: June 23, 2026
Orthopaedic Technologist - Halton Healthcare, Oakville is listed at Halton Healthcare in Oakville, ON. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Halton Healthcare.
This Orthopaedic Technologist position at Halton Healthcare in Oakville, ON, involves providing direct patient care by applying, adjusting, and removing various orthopaedic casts, splints, and traction fittings. The successful candidate will work under physician direction within a collaborative healthcare team. Key requirements include graduation from a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Programme or equivalent training, alongside a basic understanding of anatomy.
This vital Orthopaedic Technologist role at Halton Healthcare, located in Oakville, ON, offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to patient well-being within a dynamic healthcare environment. Working closely with physicians and other dedicated members of the health care team, the incumbent will provide essential care to clients presenting with orthopaedic problems. A primary focus of this position involves performing comprehensive casting services, predominantly within the busy Fracture Clinic setting. This includes the precise application of specialized casts and fracture braces, utilizing both plaster and synthetic materials, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role also encompasses the careful removal of dressings, sutures, staples, and pins related to external fixation, demonstrating a meticulous approach to patient care.
Beyond casting, the Orthopaedic Technologist will measure and fit patients for a range of orthopaedic devices and ambulatory aids, providing crucial instruction to patients regarding their proper use and ongoing care. Assisting in the application, maintenance, and adjustment of traction, complete with patient education, is another key responsibility. Furthermore, the role involves fabricating and applying various splints and bandages, always with a strong emphasis on patient safety and comfort. Effective collaboration with other health care professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, is integral to ensuring a holistic approach to patient care. This position also requires proactive ordering and maintenance of necessary equipment and orthopaedic supplies, supporting the efficient operation of the clinic. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing excellent patient care, and this role is central to that mission.
To be successful in this Orthopaedic Technologist role at Halton Healthcare, candidates must possess a high school graduate diploma or equivalent, coupled with graduation from a recognized Orthopaedic Technologist Programme sanctioned by the C.S.O.T or equivalent training and experience. A fundamental understanding of anatomy is essential for providing effective patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to proficiently apply and remove all types of casts, splints, and orthopaedic devices, alongside a solid grasp of the theory and application of both skin and skeletal traction. Understanding the proper application of aseptic technique in dressing changes, pin and suture removal, and setting up surgical fields is also a critical requirement for this healthcare position.
Previous experience with Meditech Expanse, particularly with the Client Server platform, Order Entry, and Electronic Medical Record applications, is preferred. Halton Healthcare values a satisfactory employment and attendance record. The position operates Monday to Friday with various rotating 7.5-hour shifts between 0700-1700, with hours subject to change based on operational needs. The hourly salary ranges from $36.386 to $42.307. Halton Healthcare is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. All new hires must comply with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization and Vaccination Policies as a condition of employment, ensuring a safe health environment for all.
