O&P Technician III

Hanger Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to empowering human potential as an O&P Fabrication Specialist. In this role, you will fabricate orthoses and prostheses, ensuring maximum fit and function while adhering to quality standards. Your expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals seeking mobility and freedom. With a commitment to innovation and superior patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced materials and techniques in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages

Paid National Holidays

PTO including Vacation and Sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Savings and Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Generous Employee Referral Bonus

Mentorship Programs

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in O&P environments or related trades is essential.
• Knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair orthotic and prosthetic devices to meet quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Fabrication Skills

Mechanical Ability

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics

Tools

Laboratory Tools

Job description

Why Us:

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You:

The O & P Fabrication Specialist fabricates orthoses and prostheses to provide maximum fit, function, cosmetics and workmanship. The Fabrication Specialist is expected to keep abreast of all new fabricating techniques and must be familiar with the properties of pertinent materials and must be skilled in the use of appropriate equipment.

Your Impact:

• Perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices, according to Company quality and quantity standards.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Normally receives little instructions on daily work, receives general instructions on newly introduced assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, and four years’ experience -OR-
• Six years’ experience working within O&P environments or related trade industries that include but are not limited to: machinery, carpentry, design, fabrication, sewing, etc. -OR-
• A technical degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from an accredited school and 2 years’ related experience.

Additional Success Factors:

• Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to specifications.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Mechanical ability and hand-eye coordination to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal and verbal skills for communicating with others.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Our Investment In You:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

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