Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

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Job Posting Title:

Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fabricates orthoses or prosthesis as delegated by the lab supervisor, consistent with department scope of practice.
• Create positive plaster molds, strip negative casts, thermoform plastic, cutout, grind and smooth plastic for orthoses or prostheses.
• Contour, drill, polish metal work for devices and add closures as requested. Sewing materials as required and assist practitioners on a PRN basis as needed.
• Fit patients with shoes or fabricate shoe lifts
• Track and order materials for inventory and manage equipment
• Cares for and comes in contact with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age patients
• Interface with all clinical and lab staff regarding application of varied techniques to produce the most technically advanced and functional O&P devices.
• Contribute to the training of residents and students as assigned
• Perform all duties of the production assistant as needed

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Required Skills/Abilities

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Certificate from an ABC recognized O&P school, or a minimum of one year’s applicable technical experience required.
• Must have sufficient knowledge and capability to fabricate all types of orthoses or prostheses as directed by the lab supervisor
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills

Working Environment

• Working conditions: Inside
• Working Position: Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Physical Demands: Very Heavy
• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Movement, & Stooping/Kneeling/Bending
• An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: Between 75-100 lbs
• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking, Feeling, Smelling
• An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud noise, Chemical hazards, and Respiratory hazards

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