Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician

Hanger, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

11d

About The Position

The Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician fabricates, adjusts, and repairs orthotic and prosthetic devices and components, working closely with clinicians and patients. The role is primarily focused on fabrication and takes place outside the exam room, typically in a small workshop. The technician also supports inventory activities and provides patients with education on the application, use, care, and expected outcomes of durable medical equipment products in accordance with physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards.
Mechanical ability and hand-eye coordination to use tools safely and effectively.
Effective organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Knowledge and hand skills to fabricate and repair prostheses and orthoses according to patient measurements, casts, and physician prescriptions.
Familiarity with hand tools and fabrication equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with band saws, drill presses, vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small hand tools.

Responsibilities

Use appropriate hand tools to fabricate and repair orthotic and/or prosthetic devices.
Perform ordering, receiving, and other inventory tasks as assigned.
Educate patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcomes of DME products according to physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used in fabrication.
Fabricate and repair prostheses and orthoses according to patient measurements, casts, and physician prescriptions.