Orthopedic Technician

Job Summary

The Orthopedic Technician will work across the full hospital site in clinics, Emergency Departments, ICU, Operating theatres, and day surgery units and on the wards to provide all cast, splinting and traction care and education. S/he will evaluate, plan, and perform procedures under the direction of the Orthopedic surgeon to facilitate timely treatments which are evidence based.

Job Responsibilities 1

Works within the limits of own competence and the boundaries of personal and professional Scope of Practice.

Identifies opportunities for advocacy, health promotion and disease prevention.

Provides care without discrimination on any basis, with respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Encourages and promotes appropriate stewardship of resources.

Avoids any activity that creates a conflict of interest or violates any Qatari laws and regulations.

Promotes the growth of the profession and presents a positive image of Orthopedic Technician to the community.

Applies, adjusts, and removes casts.

Responsible for the fabrication, application, adjustment, and removal of splints and other Orthopedic devices.

Applies specialized casts and splints including spinal jackets, hip Spica, serial casting for clubfeet, shoulder Spica, hinged casts, Pavlik harness and boots and bars.

Assesses and evaluates patient needs and functional abilities using both standardized and non-standardized assessments.

Formulates and implements appropriate care plans based on assessment results, taking into account patients’ values, beliefs and interests.

Implements appropriate action plans and interventions as directed by the physician.

Evaluates intervention plans using recognized outcome measures and revises plans as necessary in conjunction with service users.

Job Responsibilities 2

Understands the principles of aseptic techniques.

Under the direction of the physician, removes sutures, wound dressings, staples, k-wires, and external fixation using the appropriate technique.

Assesses the condition of the skin and wounds prior to treatment and applies, adjusts, and removes skin, skeletal, and manual traction, under the guidance of the physician.

Under the supervision of the physician, reads and interprets radiographic imagery to develop the correct alignment for safe healing.

Applies, bivalves, splits, adjusts, or wedges casts for patient safety and comfort following assessment.

Measures fit and instructs patients and families for ambulatory aids. Instruct patients on their proper use and care.