City and County of San Francisco

Orthopedic Technician I (#2514)

$33.15-$40.26 Hourly / $5,746.00-$6,979.00 Monthly / $68,952.00-$83,746.00 Yearly


Definition

Under supervision performs a variety of duties in a hospital in assisting in the application and removal of regular casts and other orthopedic attachments; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Carrying out existing procedures relating to the application and removal of casts and other orthopedic attachments; making regular contacts with patients in adjusting and applying casts; keeping routine records and reports; work requires considerable physical effort and manual dexterity for lifting patients and manipulating plaster casts and materials; involves exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Applies and removes regular plaster casts in the cast room, orthopedic wards or clinics according to specific instructions of attending physician; applies and adjusts bandages, splints and related materials; removes whole and broken casts.

2. Makes and prepares crutches and pylons for amputees; may order crutches, canes and other supplies; prepares canvas covers, Bradford frames, Stryker frames and Foster bed covers; answers calls from doctors for overhead frames and/or attachments; issues crutches and cams; demonstrates attachments and equipment to fitted patients; sets up exercise frames for special patient needs,

3. Assists in maintaining records of cast room supplies and in keeping the cast room stocked; maintains cast room in a clean and orderly condition; maintains cast room equipment in a workable condition,

4. Keeps records of work performed and patients treated,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires a working knowledge of: Various types of casts, crutches, canes and other orthopedic equipment; their principal uses and how they are applied and removed.

Requires ability and skill to: Follow oral and written instructions accurately; keep simple records, be cooperative with other employees and superiors.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of high school supplemented by one year of experience in performing the duties of an Orthopedic Technician or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 2514; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;