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OrthoticsandProstheticsTechnician
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“Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician. Skills: fabricate orthoses or prosthesis, 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, add closures, Sewing materials, Fit patients with shoes, fabricate shoe lifts. Fabricates orthoses or prosthesis as delegated by the lab supervisor, consistent with department scope of practice.. Create positive plaster molds, strip negati”
Industry & Context.
problem solving skills
Working conditions: Inside, Working Position: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Physical Demands: Very Heavy, Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Movement, & Stooping/Kneelingending, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
What You'll Do.
Fabricates orthoses or prosthesis as delegated by the lab supervisor
consistent with department scope of practice.
Create positive plaster molds
grind and smooth plastic for orthoses or prostheses.
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
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface with all clinical and lab staff regarding application of varied techniques to produce the most technically advanced and functional O&P devices.
Communication Scope
interpersonal communication
Process & Methodology
Track and order materials for inventory and manage equipment
Full Job Description
Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! **Job Posting Title:** Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I **Location:** Dallas - Hospital **Additional Posting Details:** Monday - Friday 8:00am - 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 # **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/Co
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