US - Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician I

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriner's Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR is seeking an Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician I to support the lab under supervision. The role involves fabrication, adjustment and repair of orthotic and prosthetic devices, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Preferred candidates have at least 1 year of fabrication experience; a High School Diploma or GED is required. This is a per diem, on-site position with per diem compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of orthotic and/or prosthetic fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to fabricate and repair orthotic and prosthetic devices.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, adjusts and repairs orthotic and prosthetic devices under supervision.
• Maintains clean, safe lab environment and inventory.
• Ensures devices have secure components and are structurally sound.
• Performs plaster-working tasks and basic fabrication steps per standards.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

## US - Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician IApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Portland, ORtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101257**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description**The O&P Technician I duties include but are not limited to perform orthotic and / or prosthetic technical duties under the supervision of the Lab Supervisors. Detailed in the performance standards. Demonstrate competence in the fabrication, adjustment and repairing of all orthotic and/or prosthetic appliances.**Key Responsibilities:*** Achieves goals on set performance plan* Adjusts schedule with assistance from supervisor to expedite emergency fabrication or repairs as needed* Completes department-specific and hospital-wide safety requirements.* Complies with safety programs.* Demonstrates attention to quality by producing clean project with even contours, smooth edges and secure parts.* Identifies deficiencies and seeks input concerning re-fabrication if necessary. Makes sure all screws are lock- tight, and the Orthosis or Prosthesis is structurally safe and in good working order Demonstrates plaster-working abilities through: cast sealing and preparation, plaster mixing and pouring to produce a solid model with minimal aeration or imperfections.* Fabricates and repairs complex devices – seeking input from supervisor and others as needed. (KAFO, A/K, partial foot, HKAFO’s W/D, A/E)* To maintain and supply inventory of both fabricated parts, and on stock Orthotic/Prosthetic devices and supplies* Independently fabricates and repairs standard orthotic or prosthetic appliances, examines structural integrity and cosmesis according to standards. (inserts, shoe lifts MAFO, Boston, B/K or B/E)* Maintains clean, safe, clutter-free and orderly environment.* Maintains and cleans equipment in the O&P laboratory.**Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma/GED**Preferred Qualifications:*** 1 year of Orthotic and/or Prosthetic fabrication in a laboratory or private firmCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.