Orthopedic Technician

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