Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
Posted on: 13 Mar 2021
Philadelphia, PA
Job Description
Job Description
Shriners Hospital for Children Philadelphia is currently seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) Technician II for our Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics (POPS) Department. The O&P Technician II independently fabricates orthotic and prosthetic devices, including highly technical devices such as KAFOs, repairs O&P devices as required, maintains inventories, and utilizes time management and cost effective strategies.
Position Responsibilities:
* Independently fabricates and repairs standard orthotic and prosthetic devices
* Fabricates and repairs complex devices (KAFOs, HKAFOs, etc)
* Makes accurate decisions concerning materials selection for each project, using input from practitioners concerning patient size, diagnosis and activity level
* Demonstrates attention to quality by producing clean projects with even contours, smooth edges, aligned joints. Identifies deficiencies and seeks input concerning refabrication if necessary
* Operates shop equipment, machinery, and tools in a safe and correct manner
* Serves as a reso urce for the development or creation of innovative design and fabrication of devices
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of orthotic fabrication experience, including:
o Comprehensive knowledge in fabricating, modifying, adjusting, and repairing orthotic devices, with a specific focus in metal contouring
o Excellent technical skill evidenced by strong experience utilizing a variety of hand and power tools, machines and materials, and working closely with a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist required.
- Experience using an Electronic Medical Record preferred, along with experience or willingness to be trained in OPIE and VORUM (CAD) software programs.
Recommended skills
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Employee Type
Full-Time
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Health Care
Experience
3 years
Date Posted
03/9/2021
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Shriners Hospital for Children
Tampa, FL
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 non-profit medical facilities across North America. Children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the hospitals are owned and operated by Shriners International, formerly known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, a Freemasonry-related organization whose members are known as Shriners. Patients must be minors under the age of 18 and are not required to have any familial affiliation with the Shriners order nor Freemasonry. The current[when?] advertising campaign for the healthcare system features the tagline, "Love to the Rescue
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees100
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Jobs Posted233
