Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician

Job Description

Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Fabricates orthoses or prostheses as delegated by the lab supervisor, consistent with department scope of practice.
• Creates positive plaster molds, strips negative casts, thermoforms plastic, cuts out, grinds and smooths plastic for orthoses or prostheses.
• Contours, drills, polishes metal work for devices and adds closures as requested.
• Sewing materials as required and assists practitioners on a PRN basis as needed.
• Fits patients with shoes or fabricates shoe lifts.
• Tracks and orders materials for inventory and manages equipment.
• Care for and comes in contact with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age patients.
• Interfaces with all clinical and lab staff regarding application of varied techniques to produce the most technically advanced and functional O&P devices.
• Contributes to the training of residents and students as assigned.
• Performs 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.

Position:
Sitting, Standing, Walking.

Physical demands:
Very heavy. Requires lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, repetitive movement, stooping/kneeling/bending; must lift between 75-100 lbs.

Sensory/Communicative activities essential:
Hearing, Seeing, Speaking, Feeling, Smelling.

Exposure:
Inside environment, blood borne pathogens, loud noise, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards.

Scottish Rite for Children is an equal-opportunity employer.

Contact: careers.