Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Technician Lead

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a supervisor to lead all O&P Techs in fabrication and repair of orthoses or prostheses, under management direction. You will guide fabrication timeframes and processes, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, lab management, and hands-on expertise with CAD/CAM, thermoforming, and related processes, along with education to patients and coordination of training for staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Expert knowledge in operating Lab machinery and using Lab tools.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to act as a team leader in all projects, setting a workflow to finish DME items on time.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of fabrication of orthoses and prostheses; including pouring molds, rectifying positive models, CAD/CAM operation, thermoforming, laminating, contouring, sewing, gluing, soldering, welding, riveting, assembling, repairing, and refurbishing orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Performs ordering and receiving of materials and supplies to maintain the inventory of items used during the fabrication process.
• Responsible for inspections of all machinery and maintenance.
• Responsible for quality control and work in progress (WIP) participating in all meetings.
• Responsible for tracking all projects due dates to ensure completion in the most effective and timely way.
• Responsible for keeping materials and expenses log.
• Coordinates PTO for all Techs and submits request to Manager.
• Provides education to patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for medical devices and products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintains Inventory of lab chemicals, and on- shelve DME items.
• Coordinates training and development for Lab Technicians.
• Responsible for placing all orders of materials. keeping track of Vendors' payments and processing invoices.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Mentoring/training

Tools

CAD/CAM operation

Lab machinery

Job description

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for leading all O&P Techs in the fabrication and repair of orthoses or prostheses under the direction of the Manager and/or practitioner. Acts as a resource to staff by providing guidance on fabrication time frame and processes for O&P.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of fabrication of orthoses and prostheses; including pouring molds, rectifying positive models, CAD/CAM operation, thermoforming, laminating, contouring, sewing, gluing, soldering, welding, riveting, assembling, repairing, and refurbishing orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Performs ordering and receiving of materials and supplies to maintain the inventory of items used during the fabrication process.
• Responsible for inspections of all machinery and maintenance.
• Responsible for quality control and work in progress (WIP) participating in all meetings.
• Responsible for tracking all projects due dates to ensure completion in the most effective and timely way.
• Responsible for keeping materials and expenses log.
• Coordinates PTO for all Techs and submits request to Manager.
• Provides education to patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for medical devices and products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintains Inventory of lab chemicals, and on- shelve DME items.
• Coordinates training and development for Lab Technicians.
• Responsible for placing all orders of materials. keeping track of Vendors' payments and processing invoices.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Responsible for the fabrication of orthoses and prostheses; including pouring molds, rectifying positive models, CAD/CAM operation, thermoforming, laminating, contouring, sewing, gluing, soldering, welding, riveting, assembling, repairing, and refurbishing orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Provides education to patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for medical devices and products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Expert knowledge in operating Lab machinery and using Lab tools. knowledge of mechanical devices and processes.
• Expert Knowledge in working with textiles, composites, material properties and filling casts, vacuum forming or laminating, establishing initial trims and other functions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to act as a team leader in all projects, setting a workflow to finish DME items on time.
• Ability to create a collaborative and respectful team environment and improve workflows.