County Government of Kirinyaga
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Duties & Responsibilities
Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations under supervision of Orthopedic Surgeon and applying appropriate plaster casts, traction and splints;
Assessing and fitting orthopedic appliances and applying skin and skeletal tractions;
Removing casts, sutures, external fixators and performing wound dressing and care;
Assisting Orthopedic Surgeon in minor and major orthopedic procedures in theatre, emergency room and ward;
Providing emergency orthopedic care to trauma patients including bleeding control and immobilization;
Educating patients and relatives on cast care, crutches use and physiotherapy compliance;
Maintaining and ensuring proper use of orthopedic instruments, equipment and plaster materials;
Keeping and maintaining accurate records of orthopedic patients, procedures and plaster room inventory;
Participating in ward rounds, clinics, outreach and referral of orthopedic cases;
Ensuring Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) compliance in plaster room and theatre;
Participating in CME and mentorship of students;
Any other duty assigned by competent authority
Job Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Have a Diploma in Orthopedic Plaster Technology / Orthopedic Trauma Technology from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
Be registered by the relevant regulatory body and have a valid practicing license where applicable;
At least one (1) year working experience as a Plaster Technician in a busy hospital will be an added advantage;
Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) will be an added advantage;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.