Podiatric Technologist I - Rehabilitation

Job description / Role

Podiatric Technologist I - Rehabilitation, Jeddah

Main areas of responsibility:
• Supervise the podiatric technicians and other nursing staffwithin the podiatric surgery unit.
• Under the direct supervision of the qualified consultant or surgeon, assist in examining and treating a bone, muscle,and joint disorders affecting the feet; assist in diagnosing diseases and deformities using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results; perform wound debridement.
• Assist in treating conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses by surgical methods.
• Advise patients about treatments and fool care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
• Educate the public about the benefits of foot care.
• Prescribe orthopedic shoes and perform palliative foot care.
• Conduct a biochemical and gait evaluations; perform non-surgical treatments of sports injuries.
• Communicate with vendors and maintain a wound care product inventory.
• Maintain conidentiality of patient, staffand hospital information.
• Ensure a smooth operation of the clinic.
• Perform other job related duties as required.

Benefits
• Generous Tax Free Salary. Each case individually negotiated.NEW! Increments for years of experience and for post graduate education.
• One year renewable contract. If you renew for a second year you will receive one month salary as a recontracting bonus.
• Holidays: 61 days paid leave per year. ( Annual leave and public holidays)
• Free fully furnished western accommodation.
• Recreation centres at all hospitals free of charge. Gym, tennis +++
• Free utilities. Cable TV available with up to 250 channels.
• High speed internet.
• Free healthcare.
• Return flight to your nearest international airport (Point of Hire) at beginning and end of contract.
• Midyear ticket to your point of hire.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing License - E
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a related area - E
• Knowledge of all forms of foot hygiene, foot related subjects (including the pathology of skin and nails, microbiology and anatomy), circulatory problems, proper sterilization of instruments and operating procedures.
• Skills: Effective communications skills
• Working conditions: Occasional nights and on-call shifts
• English Language Skills: Level I-E
• Computer Skills: Level II-E

About the Company

Professional Connections International Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Professional Connections, often referred to as Profco, is an international healthcare recruitment specialist. Profco is working to help placing credentialed nurses, doctors and allied health professionals in exciting opportunities with leading hospitals around the world. International assignments are a great way for nurses and other healthcare professionals to broaden their experience and to see how healthcare is delivered in other countries, while at the same time enhancing their career prospects as they gain experience in different parts of the world.