SENIOR ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA TECHNOLOGIST

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

             i.             Served in the grade of Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

           ii.             Diploma in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution;

          iii.             Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and

          iv.             Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

             i.             Interpreting radiological images of orthopaedic and trauma cases;

           ii.             Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations;

          iii.             Fixing and removing casts, bandages and tractions to and from patients;

          iv.             Counselling patients/clients on issues regarding orthopaedic trauma;

            v.             Correcting congenital Talipes Equino-Varus (C.T.E.VV.);

          vi.             Documenting orthopaedic and trauma cases;

        vii.             Assessing and referring patients with musculo-skeletal conditions;

       viii.             Participating in the management of minor orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents;

          ix.             Carrying out minor orthopaedic operative techniques involving insertion and removal of Steinman' pins and skull callipers;

           x.             Removing external fixators; and

          xi.             Carrying out research on orthopaedic and trauma techniques and trends.

        xii.             Carrying out community outreach to identify orthopaedic and trauma deformities in liaison with other health workers and stakeholders;

       xiii.             Sensitizing and creating awareness on orthopaedic trauma conditions to the communities;

       xiv.             Providing orthopaedic and trauma assistance during orthopaedic surgical operations;

         xv.             Cleaning and treating simple wounds resulting from orthopaedic trauma;

       xvi.             Preparing orthopaedic and trauma case summaries; and

     xvii.             Making follow-ups of orthopaedic and trauma cases in the wards and out-patient clinics.