Orthopedic Equipment Tech II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

3d•$3,095 - $4,595•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The Orthopedic Equipment Tech II designs, manufactures, and modifies orthopedic equipment including welding, upholstery, and working with plastics, as required by the Habilitative Services Department, Varying from moderate to complex levels of orthopedic construction. Under the direct supervision of HT Director but has general supervision and guidance from the Clinical Lead Therapist and Orthopedic Equipment Tech III. This work will also involve planning, scheduling, and processing paperwork. Orthotics Tech II’s will be required to repair orthotics equipment on a rotating basis as required by the Department. Able to be on call after hours and on weekends. May be asked to train others as needed. Does have ability to use initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

Knowledge of Orthopedic equipment manufacture and maintenance work.
Knowledge of the qualities of various materials used in the fabrication of adaptive equipment, which include welding, upholstery, and working with plastics.
An understanding of anatomical terminology a plus.
Knowledge in the use of a wide range of handheld and power tools used in the manufacture of adaptive equipment.
The ability to lift 70 pounds without assistance.
The ability to train (and/or) supervise others, prepare specifications, plan and organize time, and to prepare concise and timely reports.
Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, plus one (1) year of work-related experience in the maintenance or modification of adaptive equipment or one (1) year commensurate experience in the field of welding construction and metal fabrication.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in upholstery work preferred.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Designs, manufactures, and modifies orthopedic equipment including welding, upholstery, and working with plastics, as required by the Habilitative Services Department.
Planning, scheduling, and processing paperwork. Repair orthotics equipment.
On call service when scheduled.
Train others as needed.
Ability to lift 70 lbs.
Manufactures customized, modified, and adaptive equipment.
Measures individuals with disabilities using adaptive measuring devices.
Conducts fitting of adaptive equipment.
Participates in designing and preparing plans and specifications for custom and adaptive equipment.
Assists in planning programs for the manufacture and the preventive maintenance of modified and customized adaptive equipment or orthopedic devices.
May coordinate production, maintenance, and repair programs.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.