Dept ID: Rh Eng-Ortho/Prosthesis
Location: NS Rehab
Close Date: 2008-09-05
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Health Services Manager, Rehabilitation Services, and/or the Orthotist/Prosthetist, the Technician is responsible for a technical workload ensuring the quality of product and timely completion of tasks. The Registered Technician is responsible for the introduction of new technology as it becomes available and to supervise/assist students and interns. This position improves efficiencies of service delivery as it allows the Orthotist/Prosthetist to spend more time with clinical interventions. Must maintain registration as a technician through the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
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Qualifications:
* Registered Technician (or eligible for registration)in Orthotics/Prosthetics through the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
* Minimum of two years experience
* Ability to follow the fabrication process with minimal or no supervision
*Demonstrated strong leadership skills with emphasis on decision making, problem solving, and effective staff motivation
* Demonstrated communication and analytical skills
* Demonstrated self-starter, who is a decision maker, can co-ordinate a consistent workload on a daily basis, as well as solving problems
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Hours of Work:
* Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
* Monday to Friday; 0800 - 1600
Salary: Orthotics/Prosthetics Tech (Registered):
$22.5892 - $27.6962 Hourly
Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position.
This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.
Capital Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment that promotes our vision - Healthy people, healthy communities.
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
