Plaster Technician- Rashid Hospital

at  Dubai Academic Health Corporation Dubai Health

1. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives patient, prepares of plaster & patient, application/removal of different casts etc.
• Checks record, X-rays & diagnosis etc according to the A/E doctor/trumatologist advise.
• Recognizes right and suitable request for plaster application.
• Participates and assists of different kind of reduction(s)/manipulation(s) of bone fracture(s).
• Understands the reason & knowledge for providing services advised by doctor.
• Application of different kind of plasters, slabs, aluminum splints, tub grips, bandages, strapping etc as advised/suggested by doctor in A/E, Trauma clinic, Wards etc in RH Dubai.
• Anticipates and prevention of complications occurring from tight plasters etc.
• Educates customer/patient(s) or his/ her significant other(s).
• Provides service(s) at Palace(s) or Sport events, outside DOHMS.
• Supports senior technician/manager in the teaching of less experienced.
• Staff and other allied healthcare professionals in casting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Higher secondry school certificate/graduation or above
• Plaster certificate / or six months work experience under supervision of Ortho/Trauma Doctor in Theater/Ward/Emergency Dept etc or relavent qualification
• Knowledge skills and abilities:
• knowledge in palster techniques and skilled in his/her profession and able to work or perform his/her duties independently.
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
• Training:
• Traning in Plaster techniques.
• Attend mandatory training of fire, health and safety, infection control etc.

• Receives patient, prepares of plaster & patient, application/removal of different casts etc.
• Checks record, X-rays & diagnosis etc according to the A/E doctor/trumatologist advise.
• Recognizes right and suitable request for plaster application.
• Participates and assists of different kind of reduction(s)/manipulation(s) of bone fracture(s).
• Understands the reason & knowledge for providing services advised by doctor.
• Application of different kind of plasters, slabs, aluminum splints, tub grips, bandages, strapping etc as advised/suggested by doctor in A/E, Trauma clinic, Wards etc in RH Dubai.
• Anticipates and prevention of complications occurring from tight plasters etc.
• Educates customer/patient(s) or his/ her significant other(s).
• Provides service(s) at Palace(s) or Sport events, outside DOHMS.
• Supports senior technician/manager in the teaching of less experienced.
• Staff and other allied healthcare professionals in casting