Job Description

Description

San Mateo County Health is seeking experienced Orthopedic Technicians to fill two vacancies in the San Mateo Medical Center. Currently, we have one Regular, Full-Time vacancy and one Extra-Help, Part-Time vacancy.

The successful hire will work in the Specialty Clinics, specifically under Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Podiatry. Duties will include, under the general supervision of a Charge Nurse, applying and removing plaster or fiberglass casts and splints on patients with fractures, sprains, or torn muscles; ordering supplies including DME; maintaining cast working area; assisting the supervising physician or nurse as needed; and assist with simple surgical procedures in other clinics and with admission and screening of patients.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have one year of experience in a hospital, institution, nursing home or private practice setting as an orthopedic technician preferred.
• Knowledge of standard sterile techniques and principles/methods used in preparing, applying and removing casts.
• Orthopedic Technologist and CPR certifications are strongly preferred.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff and patients and work productively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in a fast-paced clinic with a diverse population and the ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Apply and remove casts as instructed by the physician.
• Arrange X-rays.
• Keep cast cart stocked with supplies and equipment, order casting and other supplies.
• Operate specialized cast equipment including electric cast cutting saw, cast spreader.
• Apply and remove traction equipment and casts to avoid injury or deformity.
• Keep cast working area clean and orderly.
• Prepare patients and equipment for simple surgical procedures and assists physician who performs them.
• Instruct patients in care and possible dangers of casts.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: One year of experience in a hospital, institution, nursing home or private practice which has included direct basic patient care.

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply " button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org / to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Monday, December 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST

Screening: Week of December 9, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interviews: Week of December 16, 2024

Job Announcement URL: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/4733487/orthopedic-technici…

Benefits

Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline=for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

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