Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Technician Lead

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks an Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Technician Lead to supervise the fabrication and repair of orthoses and prostheses under the direction of the Manager. You will guide the O&P staff on fabrication timelines and processes.

Requires seven years in an Orthotic/Prosthetic Lab with supervisory experience, and strong expertise in lab equipment, CAD/CAM, thermoforming, and a collaborative leadership style to improve workflows and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years’ experience in an Orthotic/Prosthetic Lab; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy related to orthotics and prosthetics.
• Expert knowledge in operating lab machinery and using lab tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 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 devices.
• Manage ordering and receiving of materials to maintain inventory for fabrication.
• Inspect machinery and perform maintenance to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain quality control and participate in meetings; track project due dates to ensure timely completion.
• Keep materials and expenses log; coordinate PTO for techs and submit requests to Manager.
• Provide education to patients on application, use and care of devices per physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
• Coordinate training and development for Lab Technicians; place material orders and track vendor payments.

Skills

Orthotic/Prosthetic lab experience

Job description

Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Technician Lead

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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.

Required Skills

• Seven (7) years’ experience in an Orthotic/Prosthetic Lab. Supervisory experience preferred.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7998
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 09/21/2026, 02:45 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 10/21/2026, 02:45 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization M3541 - UTHP Rehab Ortho/Prosthetic, M3100 - UTHP UT Health Physicians, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center