Orthopedic Technician

The Orthopedic Health Technician (OHT) is assigned to the Orthopedic Outpatient Clinics which is organizationally responsible to the Orthopedic Division of the Department of Surgery. This position is that of a journeyman technician who provides direct patient care to a select population of patients requiring casts, braces, splints, and traction in the Sacramento VAMC treating locations (Outpatient, ED, Operating room, and inpatient areas) outlined above.

The Orthopedic Health Technician also provides staffing support for the Podiatry clinic as workload permits. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all equipment used in the application and removal of casts Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Demonstration knowledge of OSHA safety standards for blood borne pathogens and universal precaution techniques to protect patient and self from infections. Knowledge of sterilization procedures used to clean instruments to prevent the spread of infectious and contagious diseases. Maintains/cleans reusable medical equipment (RME) according to manufacturer's instructions. Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques and the sequence undertaken in the development of casts and braces, a thorough knowledge of materials and their applications and a high level of skill in the use of tools and equipment. Knowledge of normal and abnormal results to recognize and report obvious abnormalities during procedures. Knowledge of proper body mechanics to ensure safety of self and patients. Basic knowledge of Vista, Windows NT and the use of compatible personal computer systems and specific knowledge of the architecture and full use of the CPRS EMR. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Orthopedic Technician/PD11739O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.