# Orthopedic Technician

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/93eed656-3f6f-4c1d-b613-31a6f18d4dc9

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Mather, CA
- Salary: 55934 – 72716 USD per year

## Summary

This is a hands-on clinical role in orthopedic care, where you'll apply and remove casts, braces, and splints for patients across multiple clinic settings at a VA medical center. The role suits someone with practical orthopedic technician experience who is comfortable working directly with patients, managing medical equipment, and supporting physicians in outpatient and surgical environments.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Windows Vista

## Required

- One year of specialized experience as an orthopedic technician or equivalent at GS-6 level
- Knowledge of cast and brace application and removal techniques
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and bloodborne pathogen precautions
- Ability to sterilize and maintain reusable medical equipment
- Knowledge of orthopedic procedure setup and sterile field maintenance
- Proficiency with orthopedic equipment operation and maintenance
- Ability to hold patient extremities steadily for extended periods
- Ability to work at a computer terminal
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891379600