Splinting Assistant

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties**:
1-Applies, repairs, and removes all types of casts, including body jackers and hip spicas according to physician’s written orders.

2-Assists physicians, orthotists and nurses in the evaluation,fitting, adjusting, and follow-up of patients with orthopedic appliances.

3-Provides information to patients and families regarding careof the cast and/or orthopedic appliances.

4-Changes dressings and removes sutures on outpatients, using proper aseptic techniques.

5-Applies, adjusts, and checks traction for inpatients on adaily basis.

6-Accurately communicates and/ documents all relevant information in a timely manner.

7-Observes, reports, and records symptoms, reactions, andprogress of patients, on all procedures performed.

8-Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationshipswith patients and their families, co-workers and other members of the healthcare team. Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication and teamwork. Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

9-Demonstrates collaborative multi-disciplinary partnerships working towards the achievements of constant improvement in quality patientcare.

10-Maintains orthopedic equipment and supplies. Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues, and/or reduction of supply inventory to Supervisor.

11-Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.

12-Participates in self and other’s education, training and development, as applicable.

**Education**:
High School Education and commitment to a training program of assigned area throughTraining & Development is required.

**Experience Required**:
Grade 07:
Two (2) years of related experience isrequired.

Grade 08:
Four (4) years as an Orthopedic Technician at KFSH&RC.

Average of annual performance appraisal atleast (3.5) for the last four (4) years.

Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME] is required.

**Other Requirements(Certificates)**:
Must demonstrate a willingness and aptitude for working with both children andadults.