Orthopedic Technician

Orthopedic Technician

Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health.

The Contra Costa Health Department currently has a great career opportunity to fill one (1) vacant Orthopedic Technician position to support our ortho, plastic, and podiatry providers. This position's home location is located at the Martinez Health Center and will need to travel to two other clinics to see patients. The other two clinics are Pittsburg Health Center and West County Health Center.

Contra Costa Health is an integrated system of healthcare services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate about patient care
• Able to take initiative
• Punctual
• Sincere
• Kind
• Professional

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Supporting ortho, plastic and podiatry providers at the assigned clinics
• Removing or applying casts
• Applying compression dressing to patients
• Applying cam boots, braces, night splints, diabetic shoes, ankle braces, knee braces, and post op shoes
• Applying fiber glass splints
• Applying compression stocking

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will be part of a great team
• Contra Costa County offers great benefits and retirement
• You will work in a supportive environment
• You will have the opportunity to learn and explore

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have to multitask and need time management
• You will be traveling to different clinics
• You will handle different types of wounds
• You may encounter difficult patients

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.