Dimeji Victor Ogundipe

I am a Cast technician with over 4years of experience working in a clinic setting.

Being a seasoned healthcare professional, I enjoy applying Cast effectively on a daily basis. I strongly wish to take my experience to the next level by joining the dedicated team of professionals Hospital.

Here are some features of my profile:

· Understands all aspects of application, removal and adjustment of cast, braces, splints, traction and improvised setup.

· Dressing, monitoring and recording patient’s conditions by taking temperatures, pulses, respiration and weight.

· Checking and ordering supplies.

· Utilize equipment needed for application, adjustment and repair of casts and braces, alignment jigs, hinge apparatus.

· Fits and adjust crutches and walkers and give patient instruction in the use of these walking aids.

· Assists physician in application of special cast i.e club foot cast, body cast and spicas cast e.t.c.

· Assess patients in traction, detects deficiencies in the apparatus and make adjustments as necessary.

I am certain that I would deliver the best utilizing above capacities. Please take a moment to review my attached resume and credentials. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding my candidacy.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Oct 2019 - present.          Orthopaedic Cast Technician

Summit Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Hospital.

·       Understands all aspects of application, removal and adjustment of cast, braces, splints, traction and improvised setup.

·       Dressing, monitoring and recording patient’s conditions by taking temperatures, pulses, respiration and weight.

·       Checking and ordering supplies.

·       Utilize equipment needed for application, adjustment and repair of casts and braces, alignment jigs, hinge apparatus.

·       Fits and adjust crutches and walkers and give patient instruction in the use of these walking aids.

·       Assists physician in application of special cast i.e. club foot cast, body cast and spicas cast etc.

·       Assess patients in traction, detects deficiencies in the apparatus and make adjustments as necessary.

·       Demonstrate knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis and prepares for surgical procedure.

·       Assists in minor surgical procedure including wound retraction, wound closure and intra-operative manipulation.

·       Advise on appropriate cast application for the patient’s clinical and social record.

·       Preparation of (PRP) Platelet Rich Plasma

·       Assists clinicians in the manipulation of fractures and removal of K wires in the plaster room.

Oct 2016- Oct 2018             National Diploma : Orthopaedic Cast Technology

Distinction

                                                Federal College of Orthopaedic Technology

                               National Orthopaedic Hospital.

                               Igbobi, Lagos.