Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician

Mobility Ideal Health; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cherry Hill Township is seeking an Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician to design and fabricate devices tailored to patient specifications. The role requires mechanical skills, effective communication, and teamwork. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and have lab experience with orthotic and prosthetic devices. This position emphasizes integrity and innovation while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the lab, ensuring timely delivery of all work orders.

Qualifications

• Experience working with orthotic and prosthetic devices in a lab.
• Ability to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices based on patient needs.
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe.
• Maintain and repair devices as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and techniques.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

An Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician is responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining orthotic and prosthetic devices for patients. The O&P Technician provides clinical and technical support for all incoming O&P services and needs. This person is responsible for the technical development and knowledge of fabricating orthotic and prosthetic quality devices. Responsible for fabricating with in-depth knowledge, expertise, and ability to provide quality fabrication of devices offered. Must work with the practitioner team to coordinate and execute on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities

Design and fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices based on patient needs and specifications.

Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe.

Knowledge and technical skills are needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses. (orthopedic braces) according to patient measurements and casts and comply with practitioners' work orders.

• 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 devices at the center of everything 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.
• Maintain and repair devices as needed.

Stay up-to-date with new technologies and techniques in the field.

Deliver on time all work order requests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with orthotic and prosthetic devices in a lab.