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C. 29

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:	October 4, 2022

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Costa

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Subject:

Increase the Hours of One (1) Vacant Orthopedic Technician (VT7E) from 24/40 to 40/40 in the Health Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/04/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Lauren Jimenez, (925) 957-5262
cc:	Lauren Jimenez Kathi Caudel Linh Huynh Ramona Lurvey-Hair Jaspreet Benepal

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 4, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26039 to increase the hours of vacant Orthopedic Technician (VT7E) position no. 15711 at salary plan and grade TAX-0996 ($3,804 - $4,858) from part-time (24/40) to full-time (40/40) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual salary and benefit cost increase of approximately $35,466 with $9,044 in pension cost included. This increase will be 100% funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I (Dept 0540, Org # 6380).

BACKGROUND:

The Orthopedic Clinic located in the Martinez Health Center is having a difficult time filling its vacant part-time position as candidates are declining interviews due to seeking full-time job opportunities. Management needs a full-time Orthopedic Technician to assist with splints, braces, and casts for patients suffering from broken bones, sprains, and injured joints. The Orthopedic Technician will also provide shift coverage if there are sick calls, vacation requests, medical leave, and limited duty assignments. Increasing the hours of this position to a full-time Orthopedic Technician will attract quality candidates to apply and will prevent a reduction of available services to the public as patients at the clinics need orthopedic services.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, there will be continuous issues with recruitment and retention; and a reduction of available services to the public as patients at the clinics need orthopedic services.