Technician - Non-Registered

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician to assist in the fabrication, repair, and fitting of orthoses or prostheses under direct supervision. You will work with certified staff to ensure accurate measurements and proper device fabrication in a supportive clinical setting.

Responsibilities include operating fabrication equipment, maintaining records, and supporting patient measurements in various settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience as an O&P technician or in a related field.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and operate fabrication tools (drill presses, ovens, cutters, grinders, lathes, polishers).
• Knowledge of metal shaping, vacuum forming, laminating, trimming, and sewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates casts and prepares orthoses or prostheses per measurements and layouts.
• Performs repairs and maintenance of devices as delegated.
• Assists in patient measurement processes with Orthotists or Prosthetists.
• Operates fabrication equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains patient records and documents repairs and billing notes.
• Keeps laboratory and equipment clean and organized.

Skills

O&P technician experience

Fabrication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill presses

Ovens

Cutters

Grinders

Lathes

Polishers

Job description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of a certified Orthotist or Prosthetist assists in the fabrication, repair, and fitting of orthoses or prostheses as prescribed by a physician.

Essential Job 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.
• Exhibits skills in metal shaping, vacuum forming, laminating, trimming, and sewing by using saws, grinders, ovens, chemicals, and cutters to fabricate. Possesses specialized skills unique to prosthetic and orthotic fabrication.
• Assists in inventories of supplies and equipment. Dispenses supplies as directed by Orthotist or Prosthetist.
• Performs routine cleaning of laboratory and equipment.
• Maintains patient records; notes repairs completed to orthoses or prostheses.
• Maintains records for the billing of repairs.

We’ll embrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
• Growing talent and people.
• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
• Taking action against discrimination.
• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
• Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
• Restoring hope and freedom, together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year experience as an O'&P Technician or equivalent field.
• Ability to follow detailed directions, use tools such as drill presses, ovens, cutters, grinders, lathes, and polishers. Works well with people.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Shop work courses in metal, wood, leather, and plastics, as well as mathematics and biology is desired.
• Basic understanding of orthotic and/or prosthetic principles.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: Frequently

Traverse or move around work location: Frequently

Use keyboard: None

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: _____

Up to 25 pounds: _____

Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally

Up to 75 pounds: _____

More than 100 pounds: _____

Other weight: Up to___ pounds ____

Other: None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.