ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS TECHNICIAN
Company: Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician Job ID2024-27264Positions1Job
Location US-CO-LakewoodTelecommute Location-Specific PositionFT/PT
Full-TimeCategory Technicians - Fabrication Specialists Why Us?With
a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's
premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and
products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically
differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's
Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P
patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services
segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P
devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative
solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical
excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic
and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care,
outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch
thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of
mobility andCould This Be For You?This exciting opportunity will
give you the chance to work first hand in fabricating a variety of
orthotics and prosthetic devices. You will work closely with the
Clinician and patients to help adjust and repair the devices by
fabricating orthoses and their components. This work environment
will be away from the exam room, typically in a small workshop.
Since this role is focusing heavily on the fabrication process,
hand skills and familiarity with hand tools is necessary. The ideal
candidate will have experience with band saws, drill presses,
vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small
hand tools.Your ImpactUse appropriate hand tools to perform
fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices,
Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as
assigned. May fit and deliver prefabricated and off-the-shelf
orthoses such as cervical orthoses, pressure gradient hose, and
trusses. Provide education to patients on the application, use,
care, and expected outcome for DME products as indicated by the
physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations Contact
vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain
inventory of items used during fabrication process.Minimum
QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required. A valid driver's
license and driving record within the standards outlined within
Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures. Technical
training school or 2 years experience preferred.Additional Success
FactorsKnowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair
prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces)
according to patient measurements, casts and in compliance with a
physician's prescription Mechanical ability and hand-eye
coordination to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
Effective organizational, time management and planning skills. Good
interpersonal and verbal skills for communicating with others.
Ability to work effectively as a team member. Act with integrity in
all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and
respectful in all relationships. Keep the patient at the center of
everything that you do, building lifelong trust. Foster open
collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to
change. Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes
for outstanding results. (Colorado Only) Salary range of
$20.00/hour - $25.00/hour + bonus + benefits. This salary range is
posted to comply with state of CO law sb19-085(8-5-20) and only
applies to roles that are performed in Colorado. Hanger salary
ranges in other states will vary based on skill, ability,
knowledge, geographic location and other variables.Our Investment
in YouCompetitive Compensation Package 8 Paid National Holidays & 4
additional... For full info follow application link.Hanger, Inc. is
committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects
of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and
privileges of employment are administered to all employees without
discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed,
color, age, sex, sexual
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