Vacancy NO. 23/2016: Plaster Technician
Job Group ‘G’ (2 Posts)
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail
A variety of duties and responsibilities of a limited scope and complexity under the
Guidance and supervision of a more senior officer.
Specifically the duties and responsibilities include
Application and removal of plaster and traction; recording of procedure carried out on patients;
Counselling patients;
Ordering plaster and other supplies: and assisting in planning and organising orthopaedic care.
Conduct evaluation and assessment of clients to determine their needs
Assist and advice in the pre-surgical planning and post- surgical management of patients requiring orthotic or prosthetic services
Measure patients to design and apply plaster casts on conservative reduction of fractures and dislocation
Instruct patients on how to use and care for their devices
Apply, adjust and remove Plaster of Paris Casts
Repair or service patient devices
Conduct regular evaluation of clients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment programme where necessary to achieve goals
Educate clients and their families about what to expect during treatment and rehabilitation and how best to cope with the situation
Ensure accurate client record documentation.
Participate in the development of departmental work plan and budget based on the hospital strategic plan
Individual annual work plan based on department work plan
Ensure availability and safe custody of orthopaedic materials and equipment
Ensure equipment is maintained in serviceable condition at all times
Ensure application of approved standards for Orthopaedic Technology services
Requirements
Kenya Certificate: of Secondary Education with at least mean grade D + or its equivalent qualification
Plaster Technician’s.Certificate from the Kenya Medical Training College or other approved equivalent qualification
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