Orthopedic Technologist III - 4 Posts at The County Government of West Pokot

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its equivalent qualification;
• Diploma in orthopedic technologist or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Applies and removes casts (including specialized casts, fracture braces, external fixators) using plaster, fiberglass, or synthetic materials. This involves adjusting, removing, repairing, bivalving, wedging and windowing of casts
• Removes and changes dressings assessing the condition of wounds prior to cast applications. Consults with physician for further orders when problems are identified.
• Debride wounds as directed
• Measures and fits patients for orthopedic braces, devices and ambulatory aides. Instruct patients regarding care and proper use. Assists in the application, maintenance and adjustment of skeletal traction
• Removes sutures, staples and pins (related to external fixators)
• Fabricates and applies splints and bandages (i.e., finger splints, unnaboots, pressure dressings, humeral splints, knee splints, etc.)
• Instructs patient/family in the care of the cast, splint or brace as well as skin care.
• Reinforces the teaching of the medical information provided by the physician regarding the specific injury, treatment plan and anticipated results orders and maintains equipment and manages orthopedic supplies sterilizes and maintains functional condition of clinical instruments for minor surgery and procedures
• Interacts with other departments (medical records and radiology) to obtain the resources needed to assist in patient care
• Performs related duties as assigned