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North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Identity verifiedGovernment agency · verified employer · 12 open roles

Orthopaedic Technician (HTAC/HT 2)

SalaryNot givenThe notice gives no figure
WhereParish not statedAnnotto Bay Hospital
SectorHealthcare
What to sendNot namedSend your resume, and any certificate it mentions.
2 days leftCloses Wed 21 Oct

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About the role

North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) is advertising the post of Orthopaedic Technician (HTAC/HT 2).

Orthopaedic Technician (HTAC/HT 2 – Level 6) - VACANT (Salary range $2,078,360 – 2,470,517 per annum)

Summary Under general supervision, assists Physicians and Nurses with care and treatment of Orthopaedic patients, including casting, splints, bracing and application of traction. The Orthopaedic Technician will also work with the Orthopaedic Surgeons in caring for patients with Orthopaedic injuries.

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What you’ll do

  • Application and removal of casts, splints and braces.
  • Instruct patients in caring for their injuries, understand and adjust traction equipment (skin & skeletal)
  • Attend to surgical patients-remove plasters and traction, prepare limb (wash & sanitize)
  • Pre-surgical patient preparation- prepare equipment, position patient on operating table
  • Proper equipment management- preparation, usage, cleaning and storage.
  • Assist physicians in the manipulation of fractures
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  • Assist physicians with patient care; properly fit and apply pre -operative braces, crutches, and other
  • Assists physicians and nurses with Orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor
  • Maintains clean and well stocked casts and soft goods room; orders special supplies and or equipment
  • Coordinates data collection resources for the clinic information systems

What they’re asking for

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Five (5) CSEC subjects including Mathematics and English language
  • One (1) year experience in an approve health care hospital

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to exert average physical effort
  • Ability to work effectively under stress or emergency situations
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended period of time
  • Ability to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, lift, bend, stoop and reach overhead.
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of health care and medical procedures including terminology
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  • Good oral communication skills.
  • Good time management skills.
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The North-East Regional Health Authority , a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of pub lic health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, is seeking to fill the following position at the Regional Health Facilities

and be able to adjust crutches, walkers, and other aids and provide instructions to patients in their use

soft goods; assists in preparation for and application of casts and orthopedic appliances; changes dressings, remove sutures, casts and splints.

surgical procedures, fracture reductions etc; instructs patients in casts and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 2026 October 21 to:

Director, Human Resource Management & Development North-East Regional Health Authority, 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

What you need to send

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