ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA TECHNOLOGIST III

Job Group H

Job Requirements

1.    i) Diploma in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution; and
2. ii)        Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Job Description

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

1. i)Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations;
2. ii)Fixing and removing casts, bandages and tractions to and from patients;

iii)       Correcting Congenital Talipes Equino-Varus (C.T.E.V.);

1. iv)Counselling patients/clients on issues regarding orthopaedic trauma;
2. v)Cleaning and treating simple wounds resulting from orthopaedic trauma;
3. vi)Documenting orthopaedic and trauma case; and

vii)     Assessing and referring patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

• Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations;
• Fixing and removing casts, bandages and tractions to and from patients;
• Correcting Congenital Talipes Equino-Varus (C.T.E.V.);
• Counselling patients/clients on issues regarding orthopaedic trauma;
• Cleaning and treating simple wounds resulting from orthopaedic trauma;
• Documenting orthopaedic and trauma case; and
• Assessing and referring patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

• Computer application skills

• Diploma in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.