Ortho Trauma Technologist – St. Francis Community Hospital
- Published date: November 21, 2022
- Category: Medical & Pharmaceutical
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
The St. Francis Community Hospital (STFCH) wishes to recruit a highly motivated, competent, honest and remarkably talented Ortho Trauma Technologist.
Ref: STFCH/HR/006/2022/125
Reporting to the Unit in charge, the Ortho Trauma Technologist shall be responsible for supporting and caring for patients during orthopaedic procedures including application and removal of casts, splints and braces and other relevant procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations.
- Application and removal of P.O.P and splints in the clinic,theatre,and inpatient
- Apply both skeletal and skin traction in the wards.
- Participating in the management of minor orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents.
- Offer Counseling and health education to patients with orthopedic trauma.
- Diagnosis and making treatment plans for Ortho Trauma cases.
- Interpreting images e.g X-Ray
- Instruct patients on how to care for their injuries, care of cast and other equipment recommended for their treatment.
- Assisting patients in the orthopaedic clinic who are immobile.
- Help maintain cleanliness in the unit.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Orthopedic and Trauma Technology from a recognized Institution.
- Minimum of 2-3 years relevant working experience in a similar position.
- Registration with the relevant professional body.
- Practice license from the relevant profession body.
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
- BLS and ACLS certification is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit and address their applications, ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER LETTER ONLY to careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke so as to be received by 25th November 2022.
Applicants MUST INDICATE CURRENT & EXPECTED CONSOLIDATED SALARY in their application and indicate ORTHO TRAUMA on the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
St. Francis Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer
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