Orthopedic Trauma Technologist- 3 Posts at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

V/FT/15/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepare or set up traction as requested by the physician and can assess patients in traction, detect deficiencies in the equipment and make adjustments as needed in the hospital. 
• Provide information and advice to patients and their relatives/careers regarding their cast or splint and manage their injuries in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital.
• Deal with orthopedic patients’ problems, concerns and queries regarding casts or splints in the hospital. 
• Work with the orthopedic trauma technologists to provide cast to patients with bone & joint problems in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital. 
• Fit and apply pre-operative braces, crutches and other soft goods to patients in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital. 
• Correcting Congenital Talipes Equino – Varus (C.T.E.V) 
• Support with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures and fracture reductions in the hospital. 
• Give patients instructions concerning cast care and the use of orthopedic appliances in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital. 
• Clean and stock casts and soft goods room, order special supplies or equipment in the orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital. 
• Counselling patients/ clients on issues regarding orthopedic trauma
• Support patients and their relatives throughout their time in casting (plaster) room in the orthopedic unit of the hospital. 

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Certificate in Orthopedic Plaster & Traction Technology or Orthopedic plaster Technology or it’s equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• A Diploma in Orthopedic & Trauma Technology or Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine will be an added advantage. 
• Professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
• Registration with the respective regulatory or professional body if applicable
• At least three years’ working experience as an Orthopaedic Trauma Technician in a reputable health facility 
• Computer literate Knowledge of relevant legislations Knowledge of professional standards