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    Registered Prosthetic Technician - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

    Nova Scotia Health Authority
    Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

    1 week ago

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    About the Opportunity

    Reporting to the Manager of Assistive Technology, and under the direction of Certified Prosthetist, the Registered Prosthetic Technician is an integral member of the clinical health team that provides prosthetic care to both inpatient and outpatients. Registered technicians provide technical expertise towards evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation and maintenance of limb prostheses to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function. Registered technicians work collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team and others to provide optimal prosthetic care and to assist the patient in achieving their prosthetic goals.

    Registered technicians work with patients daily and indirectly by contributing in the prosthetic evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, re-evaluation and ongoing care. Registered technicians work closely with prosthetists to ensure the quality and integrity of prostheses provided to patients meet the physical and functional needs of the patients and their goals by ensuring the materials and components used are best evidence informed practice. Registered technicians incorporate critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication to deliver high quality care to patients.

    About You

    We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

    • Two year diploma - Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician Program plus completion of a two year ( hours) Technical Internship supervised by a Registered Technician or Certified Prosthetist
    • Registered as a Registered Technician Prosthetic RTP(c), or as both a RTP(c) and RTO(c)
    • Successful Completion of the National Technician Registration Examination (Orthotics Prosthetics Canada)
    • Registration in good standing with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada
    • Experience working with patients with physical/cognitive impairments
    • The registered technician must have the ability to communicate well with patients, families and the health care team
    • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and have organizational skills to complete assigned work and manage changing caseloads
    • High level of manual dexterity, strong problem solving abilities, computer skills
    • Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements and understanding of infection control procedures
    • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

    Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

    Hours

    • Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

    Compensation and Incentives

    $ $36.54 Hourly

    Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

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