Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician

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Job Posting

Title:

Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Job Description:

• Fabricates orthoses or prosthesis as delegated by the lab supervisor, consistent with department scope of practice.

• Create positive plaster molds, strip negative casts, thermoform plastic, cutout, grind and smooth plastic for orthoses or prostheses.

• Contour, drill, polish metal work for devices and add closures as requested. Sewing materials as required and assist practitioners on a PRN basis as needed.

• Fit patients with shoes or fabricate shoe lifts

• Track and order materials for inventory and manage equipment

• Cares for and comes in contact with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age patients

• Interface with all clinical and lab staff regarding application of varied techniques to produce the most technically advanced and functional O&P devices.

• Contribute to the training of residents and students as assigned

• Perform all duties of the production assistant as needed

• High school degree or equivalent required.

• Certificate from an ABC recognized O&P school, or a minimum of one year’s applicable technical experience required.

• Must have sufficient knowledge and capability to fabricate all types of orthoses or prostheses as directed by the lab supervisor

• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills

• Working conditions:
  
  Inside

• Working Position:
  Sitting, Standing, Walking

• Physical Demands:
  Very Heavy

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Movement, & Stooping/Kneeling/Bending

• An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group:
  Between 75-100 lbs

• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position:
  Hearing, Seeing, Speaking, Feeling, Smelling

• An Individual in this position will be exposed to:
  Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud noise, Chemical hazards, and Respiratory hazards

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