Plaster Technician- Rashid Hospital

7. Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Receives patient, prepares of plaster & patient, application/removal of different casts etc.
2. Checks record, X-rays & diagnosis etc according to the A/E doctor/trumatologist advise.
3. Recognizes right and suitable request for plaster application.
4. Participates and assists of different kind of reduction(s)/manipulation(s) of bone fracture(s).
5. Understands the reason & knowledge for providing services advised by doctor.
6. 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.
7. Anticipates and prevention of complications occurring from tight plasters etc.
8. Educates customer/patient(s) or his/ her significant other(s).
9. Provides service(s) at Palace(s) or Sport events, outside DOHMS.   
10. Supports senior technician/manager in the teaching of less experienced.
11. Staff and other allied healthcare professionals in casting.   

• 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.