Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

Scottish Rite for Children; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas (Hospital) seeks an Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I. Duties include fabricating orthoses and prostheses, creating plaster molds, thermoforming plastics, and assisting clinicians. The role involves weighing 75–100 lbs, and requires high school completion, plus ABC-recognized O&P certification or 1 year of relevant experience.

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. Ideal candidates exhibit strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ABC-recognized O&P certification or 1 year of applicable technical experience required.
• Ability to fabricate various orthoses/prostheses under supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate orthoses or prostheses per lab supervisor guidance.
• Create plaster molds, cast removal, thermoforming, cutting, and smoothing plastics.
• Contour, drill, polish metal work, and assist practitioners as needed.
• Fit patients with shoes or shoe lifts; manage inventory and materials.
• Assist in training residents and students as assigned.
• Perform duties of production assistant when required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

ABC O&P certification

Job description

Our patients are our number one priority! We’re committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fabricates orthoses or prosthesis as delegated by the lab supervisor, consistent with department scope of practice.

• Create positive plaster molds, strip negative casts, thermoform plastic, cutout, grind and smooth plastic for orthoses or prostheses.

• Contour, drill, polish metal work for devices and add closures as requested. Sewing materials as required and assist practitioners on a PRN basis as needed.

• Fit patients with shoes or fabricate shoe lifts

• Track and order materials for inventory and manage equipment

• Cares for and comes in contact with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age patients

• Interface with all clinical and lab staff regarding application of varied techniques to produce the most technically advanced and functional O&P devices.

• Contribute to the training of residents and students as assigned

• Perform all duties of the production assistant as needed

Required Skills/Abilities

• High school degree or equivalent required.

• Certificate from an ABC recognized O&P school, or a minimum of one year’s applicable technical experience required.

• Must have sufficient knowledge and capability to fabricate all types of orthoses or prostheses as directed by the lab supervisor

• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills

Working Environment

• Working conditions: Inside

• Working Position: Sitting, Standing, Walking

• Physical Demands: Very Heavy

• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Movement, & Stooping/Kneeling/Bending

• An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: Between 75-100 lbs

• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking, Feeling, Smelling

• An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud noise, Chemical hazards, and Respiratory hazards

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