Cast Technician

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers in Saudi Arabia seeks a skilled Plaster/Cast Technician to carry out casting procedures, splints, bandages, and related tasks while coordinating with clinic nursing staff to ensure patient care throughout visits. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring sterility, managing supplies, documenting procedures, and charging consumables to patients.

A Diploma in Plaster/Cast Technology and at least two years' experience are required, along with a

Qualifications

• Diploma in Plaster/Cast Technician.
• Minimum of two years of experience.
• Certificate of training as a Plaster/Cast Technician.
• BLS certification or relevant courses.

Responsibilities

• Carry out casting procedures as ordered by the Doctor.
• Maintain cast room equipment in good working condition.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the cast room.
• Ensure patient safety and correct positioning during procedures.
• Manage supplies of saleable items and disposables.
• Document procedures via the request procedure form.
• Update stock ledger and monthly inventory.
• Charge saleable items to patients.
• Report unusual patient findings to Doctors.
• Follow infection control policies and accreditation standards.

Skills

Casting procedures

Patient care

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Education

Diploma (Plaster / Cast Technician)

Job description

Job Purpose / Objective

Carry out casting procedure (cast application, cast removal, splint application, bandage application, slab and others) and coordinate with clinic nursing staff with regards to patient procedure and consumption of saleable items, participates in the patient care for the entire visit.

Description

Job Purpose / Objective

Carry out casting procedure (cast application, cast removal, splint application, bandage application, slab and others) and coordinate with clinic nursing staff with regards to patient procedure and consumption of saleable items, participates in the patient care for the entire visit.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Carry outs procedures related to casting as ordered by the Doctor according to the “request procedure form” received from the clinic.
• Maintain all equipment in the cast room in good working condition. Report to the Charge Nurse/Biomed for any malfunction of the equipment for immediate action.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of the cast room.
• Ensure patient safety for all procedures done; providing comfort, correct positioning of patient during procedure.
• Ensure sufficient supply of saleable and disposables needed for the procedures.
• Make necessary requisition through the Charge Nurse of the needed saleable and disposable for all the procedure.
• Complete documentation by filling up the “request procedure form” after the procedure will be done.
• Update consumption of the saleable items in the material stock ledger; updates monthly inventory as a requirement.
• Ensure that all saleable items used during the procedures are charged to the patient accordingly.
• Report to the Doctors any unusual findings relating to the patient.
• Follow HMG policies and procedures, infection control protocols, etc.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities and receive training on quality assessment and improvement.
• Comply with the standards and perform duties necessary to support, achieve and maintain national and international accreditation.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enriche patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Requirements

Education/ Professional Qualification

Diploma (Plaster / Cast Technician)

Experience

Minimum of two (2) year experience

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

• Certificate of training as a Plaster/Cast Technician from country of origin or practice.
• BLS certifications or relevant courses