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-1-. POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST No. IA1465 3
Date: 12/30/87
Dept. No./ Copers
Department Health Services Budget Unit No. .0540 Or 88W*Na * 3 �Agncy No. 54
Action Requested: Establish the class of Orthopedic Technician, allocate it to salary range
c5-1210 ($1523-1,$52): classify one full time position. Cancel LVN position54-566.
Proposed Effective Date: Feb. 10, 1988
Explain why adjustment i-, needed: To recognize specialization in the application/.removal of
ragtg and to p rnv-idp this cprvice in the most cost effective manner.
Classification Questionnaire -+tached: Yes ❑ No ❑ DRAFT SPECIFICATION
Estimated cost of adjustment: $ (1378/year)
Cost is within department's budget: Yes ❑X No ❑ s ry reductio
If not within budget, use reverse side to explain how costs are to be funded`
Department must initiate necessary appropriation adjustment. Web Beadle,
Use additional sheets for further explanations or comments. Dept. Personnel Officer
for Department Head
Personnel Department Recommendation
Date:
Establish the class of Orthopedic Technician, allocate it to salary range C5 1210 (1523-1852) ;
classify one fulltime position; cancel LVN II position #566, Salary Level XB 1398 (1750-2234) .
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the
Basic/Exempt Salary Schedule, as described above.
Effective: day following Board action. 5tl &&,"
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Date for Director of Personnel
County Administrator Recommendation
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"ppro��ve Recommendation of Director of Personnel Date:
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Personnel
Other:
fo y Administrator
Board of Supervisors Action Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Adjustment APPROVED on FEB 9 1988 Supervisorspd County Administrator
FEB9 1988
Date: By:
APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL/SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT.
(M347T-278-5—
a„ D R A F T Proposed Salary Range C5-1210 ($1523-1852)
January, 1988
ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under limited supervision, applies and removes casts; assists with prepara-
tion of traction equipment; prepares specialized equipment for use in orthopedic
surgeries; maintains inventory levels in the cast roan and perforans other
related duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is distinguished by its specialization in the application and
removal of casts. It is distinguished from Surgical Technologist in that the
latter assists the surgeon by handling instruments and possesses specialized
knowledge of surgical asceptic techniques.
Supervision is received from the Operating Roan Supervisor and medical
direction is received fran an orthopedic physician.
TYPICAL TASKS
Prepares injured areas for cast application by covering with specified protec-
tive material; wets, wraps and molds plaster bandages around area of fracture;
trims plaster using electric cutter; removes whole and broken casts and alters
position of cast to change setting of patients limb or body part, as directed;
assembles wooden, metal, plastic or plaster material to make orthopedic splints;
assists orthopedic patients through all phases of clinic visit; obtains parts
for prescribed traction equipment; assembles and assists with applieaiton of
traction equipment; attends surgical rounds; visually inspects traction in use
and reports findings to appropriate physician; maintains traction during patient
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transfers; instructs nursing personnel in principles and maintenance of
traction; prepares surgical suite for orthopedic surgeries by arranging
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appropriate equipment; maintains cast roam supply inventory; cleans work area
and tools; may remove sutures and apply dressings.
MNI" QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation fran high school, GID equivalency or California High
School Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: Six months full time experience or its equivalent in the
application and removal of casts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ARILITIES
Knowledge of materials used in the application and removal of casts; abi-
lity to assemble traction equipment; ability to apply casts; ability to meet
precise limits and standards in molding castss and applying traction equipment;
ability to maintain inventory; ability to work under limited supervision.
Spec.89,90
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