Orthopedic Technician (Open) Jobs

• Have two years of experience in a hospital, institution, nursing home or private practice setting as an orthopedic technician preferred.
• Orthopedic Technologist and CPR certifications are strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Knowledge of standard sterile techniques and principles/methods used in preparing, applying and removing casts.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff and patients and work productively and independently with minimal supervision.

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

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

Knowledge of:

• Patient care and nursing.
• Principles, methods, materials and tools used in preparing, applying and removing plaster casts.
• Hospital routine and organization.
• Standard sterile techniques.
• Anatomy and physiology, particularly muscle and bone structure.

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Exert sufficient physical strength to hold casts during applying period.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle, apply and remove plaster cast materials, and assist with surgical procedures.
• Deal effectively with hospital staff and patients.
• Learn to use tools such as cast spreaders and electric cast saws.

Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Screening: TBD
Civil Service Panel/Departmental Interviews: TBD

The County of San Mateo may requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or comply with weekly COVID-19 testing. Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more specific information, please refer to the County's COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy..