Orthotics & Prosthetics Fabrication Technician

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a skilled O&P Technician assistant to support fabrication, repair and fitting of orthoses or prostheses under supervision. The role includes taking measurements with clinicians, operating workshop machinery, and maintaining patient records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of O&P technician experience. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year experience as an O&P Technician or equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Works independently.
• Fabricates assigned casts according to measurements, model specifications and layouts.
• Repairs and/or performs maintenance of orthoses or prostheses as delegated.
• Assists in measurements of patients by going with Orthotists or Prosthetists to exam rooms, nursing homes, or hospitals to help position patients during the measurement process.
• Operates machinery such as drill presses, ovens, cutters, grinders, lathes, and polishers.
• Assists Orthotists or Prosthetists for wraps, measurements, or delivery of items.

Skills

Independent work

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill presses

Ovens

Cutters

Grinders

Lathes

Polishers

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a skilled O&P Technician assistant to support fabrication, repair and fitting of orthoses or prostheses under supervision. The role includes taking measurements with clinicians, operating workshop machinery, and maintaining patient records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of O&P technician experience. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to ensure quality patient care.