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Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician I

SRC Texas Scottish Rite for Children · Dallas, TX, United States

External listingfull-timeabout 1 month ago

About The Role

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 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

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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