Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

Scottish Rite for Children; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children is seeking an Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I in the Dallas area to fabricate and fit orthoses or prostheses according to departmental guidelines. This position requires a high school degree and relevant certification or experience.

The role involves working closely with patients and clinical staff, requiring heavy lifting and exposure to various working conditions. Interested candidates can apply via contact at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Certificate from an ABC recognized O&P school or one year technical experience is required.
• Must have knowledge to fabricate all types of orthoses or prostheses.
• Ability to lift 75-100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates orthoses or prostheses as delegated by the lab supervisor.
• Creates positive plaster molds and strips negative casts.
• Contours, drills, and polishes metal work for devices.

Skills

Fabrication of orthoses or prostheses

Excellent interpersonal communication

Problem solving skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Certificate from an ABC recognized O&P school

Job description

Job Description

Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

Location: Dallas - Hospital

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Fabricates orthoses or prostheses as delegated by the lab supervisor, consistent with department scope of practice.
• Creates positive plaster molds, strips negative casts, thermoforms plastic, cuts out, grinds and smooths plastic for orthoses or prostheses.
• Contours, drills, polishes metal work for devices and adds closures as requested.
• Sewing materials as required and assists practitioners on a PRN basis as needed.
• Fits patients with shoes or fabricates shoe lifts.
• Tracks and orders materials for inventory and manages equipment.
• Care for and comes in contact with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age patients.
• Interfaces with all clinical and lab staff regarding application of varied techniques to produce the most technically advanced and functional O&P devices.
• Contributes to the training of residents and students as assigned.
• Performs all duties of the production assistant as needed.

Required Skills and 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.

Position: Sitting, Standing, Walking.

Physical demands: Very heavy. Requires lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, repetitive movement, stooping/kneeling/bending; must lift between 75-100 lbs.

Sensory/Communicative activities essential: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking, Feeling, Smelling.

Exposure: Inside environment, bloodborne pathogens, loud noise, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards.

Eligibility

Scottish Rite for Children is an equal-opportunity employer.

Contact: [e-mail].