Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician

Hanger, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid National Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Savings and Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Hanger, Inc. in Tacoma, WA is looking for a dedicated Fabrication Technician. You will be responsible for fabricating and repairing orthotic and prosthetic devices. Experience with hand tools and fabrication is essential.

The role requires strong mechanical skills and teamwork, and offers a competitive pay range of $22.00 to $24.00 per hour along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical ability for safe tool use.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools for fabricating devices.
• Order and manage inventory materials.
• Educate patients on device care.

Skills

Hand skills for fabrication

Mechanical ability

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Drill presses

Heat guns

Vacuum systems

Speed routers

Job description

Why Us?

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You?

This exciting opportunity will give you the chance to work first hand in fabricating a variety of orthotics and prosthetic devices. You will work closely with the Clinician and patients to help adjust and repair the devices by fabricating orthoses and their components. This work environment will be away from the exam room, typically in a small workshop. Since this role is focusing heavily on the fabrication process, hand skills and familiarity with hand tools is necessary. The ideal candidate will have experience with band saws, drill presses, vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small hand tools.

Your Impact

• Use appropriate hand tools to perform fabrication
• Perform ordering, 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’s instructions and manufacturer recommendations
• Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during the fabrication process

Minimum 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

Additional Success Factors

• Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to patient measurements, casts and in compliance with a physician's prescription
• 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 at the centre of everything that 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

(Washington State Only)

Pay range of $22.00‑$24.00/hour + bonus + benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.