Orthotic & Prosthetic Department Technician - Logistics & Fabrication Support

Methodist Rehabilitation; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking an Orthotic & Prosthetic Department Technician - Logistics & Fabrication Support to join our team at Layfair East Campus, Flowood, MS. This full-time role focuses on ordering, receiving, inventory, and assisting with fabrication and patient care activities.

You will collaborate with certified clinicians, manage shipments, and help maintain organized work areas while supporting device fabrication and repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Orthotic & Prosthetic certificate preferred.
• Experience with ordering, inventory, shipping/receiving is desirable.
• Experience with tooling and fabrication equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order orthotic and prosthetic materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and distribute shipments.
• Maintain inventory levels and identify reorder needs.
• Coordinate shipping of devices, materials, and other items to patients, vendors, and facilities as needed.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, backorders, and product availability.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure supplies are readily available to the Orthotics & Prosthetics team.
• Assist with inventory tracking, equipment maintenance, and department organization.
• Assist certified clinicians with fabrication, repairs, modifications, and finishing of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, vacuum-forming equipment, and other fabrication equipment as needed.
• Assist with basic patient fittings and measurements under the direction of certified clinicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Fabrication techniques

Independent worker

Lifting safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthotic/Prosthetic certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Grinders

Vacuum-forming equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Layfair East Campus - Flowood, MS 39232Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareOrthotic & Prosthetic Department Technician - Logistics & Fabrication Support

Help Improve Lives Through Organization, Innovation & Compassionate Care

Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Orthotic & Prosthetic Department Technician - Logistics & Fabrication Support to join our Orthotics & Prosthetics team.

This position plays an important role in keeping our department running efficiently by managing ordering, inventory, shipping and receiving, supplies, and equipment, while also providing support with orthotic and prosthetic fabrication and patient care activities.

If you are organized, mechanically inclined, comfortable working with vendors and inventory, and enjoy a hands-on healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Order orthotic and prosthetic materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and distribute shipments and department supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and identify items that need to be reordered.
• Coordinate shipping of devices, materials, and other items to patients, vendors, and facilities as needed.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, backorders, and product availability.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure supplies are readily available to the Orthotics & Prosthetics team.
• Assist with inventory tracking, equipment maintenance, and department organization.
• Assist certified clinicians with fabrication, repairs, modifications, and finishing of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, vacuum-forming equipment, and other fabrication equipment as needed.
• Assist with basic patient fittings and measurements under the direction of certified clinicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Full-time Monday – Friday

Qualifications Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate from an Orthotic/Prosthetic Technical School preferred.
• Previous experience in an accredited Orthotic & Prosthetic facility preferred.
• Experience with ordering, inventory management, shipping/receiving, or supply coordination is highly desirable.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, or other mechanical tools is a plus.
• Healthcare or medical supply experience is preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage inventory and prioritize multiple orders and responsibilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with vendors, clinicians, patients, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn fabrication techniques.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and organize supplies and equipment as required.

Why Join Methodist Rehabilitation?

We are committed to providing an exceptional workplace where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Our full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
• Medical and dental insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

If you're organized, dependable, mechanically inclined, and want to play an important role in helping patients regain mobility and independence, and become part of the Methodist Rehabilitation Orthotics & Prosthetics team!