Adaptive Equipment Specialist
About The Position
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Department is a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring close coordination with the team in order to meet the needs of patients. The Adaptive Equipment Specialist assumes responsibility for maintaining the Orthotic/Prosthetic Department in a clean, sanitized and organized manner; maintaining stock of items and materials used in the fabrication of orthotic/prosthetic devices; assisting clinicians with patient interactions which involve assessing patient’s orthotic and prosthetic needs, taking measurements/impressions for orthotic/prosthetic devices; all aspects of fabrication, maintenance, adjustment and/or repair of prosthetic/orthotic devices, and fitting the devices to patients, all under guidance/consultation with the clinician. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Two years of experience designing and manufacturing adaptive equipment; or two years of skilled experience in carpentry or a related trade, one year of which must have been designing and manufacturing adaptive equipment for individuals.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as an artisan, general mechanic or tradesperson.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask.
- Direct professional interaction with persons with a variety of handicapping conditions.
- Successful completion of education or formalized training related to a trade.
- Experience with sculpting, spackling, auto body or metalwork.
- Ability to weld.
- Graduation from a CAAHEP/NCOPE accredited Orthotics and Prosthetics technical school program.
- Additional education or certification in orthotics and/or prosthetics.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the Orthotic/Prosthetic Department in a clean, sanitized and organized manner
- Maintaining stock of items and materials used in the fabrication of orthotic/prosthetic devices
- Assisting clinicians with patient interactions which involve assessing patient’s orthotic and prosthetic needs, taking measurements/impressions for orthotic/prosthetic devices
- All aspects of fabrication, maintenance, adjustment and/or repair of prosthetic/orthotic devices
- Fitting the devices to patients, all under guidance/consultation with the clinician
Benefits
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employee's Retirement System
- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
