Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Assistant Grade 1 to 2 (Technical Services)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Assistant Grade 1 to 2 (Technical Services) in Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre, Pinelands, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services.

Minimum Requirements

• Appropriate qualification or prescribed in service training (with duration of less than two years) that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Ability to lift patients
• Technical abilities, computer literacy skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently. Understanding of orthotic and prosthetic devices, including types, components, and functions. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including musculoskeletal and nervous system.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to prepare material and tools for measuring patients. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to modify or correct patient measurements. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to mould orthoses or laminate prosthetic sockets or bend metal bars for callipers. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to cut and assemble the Orthotic and prosthetic device. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to clean each area involved in stages of production. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to adjust and repair Orthotist and Prosthetist devices. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to perform administrative duties service including collection of statistics for production work and completing job cards. Assist to Maintain machinery and other equipment used in the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist Centre. Participate in general cleaning of the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist Centre. Leather work and sewing of straps or belts for use in appliances. Adhere to HPCSA regulations and attend staff development programs within the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist field. Perform any other reasonable duties delegated by supervisor from time to time within the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist assistant's scope of practice.