Orthotics & Prosthetics Fabrication Technician

Hanger; Watterson Park (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Holidays and PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a fabrication technician to work in a workshop setting, away from the exam room, fabricating orthotic and prosthetic devices. You will collaborate with clinicians and patients to adjust and repair devices, relying on hand skills and small tools.

The role emphasizes fabrication processes, inventory management, and delivering prefabricated orthoses, with opportunities to educate patients on device use and outcomes as prescribed by physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Technical training school or 2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand tools to perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• May fit and deliver prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses such as cervical orthoses, pressure gradient hose, and trusses.
• Provide education to patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for DME products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations
• Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication process.

Skills

Hand tools

Fabrication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training school or 2 years experience preferred

Tools

Band saws

Drill presses

Vacuum systems

Heat guns

Blades

Speed routers

Job description

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a fabrication technician to work in a workshop setting, away from the exam room, fabricating orthotic and prosthetic devices. You will collaborate with clinicians and patients to adjust and repair devices, relying on hand skills and small tools.

The role emphasizes fabrication processes, inventory management, and delivering prefabricated orthoses, with opportunities to educate patients on device use and outcomes as prescribed by physicians.