Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician

Hanger, Inc.•Monroe, LA

About The Position

Hanger, Inc. is seeking an Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician to fabricate, adjust, and repair a variety of orthotic and prosthetic devices. The role works closely with clinicians and patients, primarily in a small workshop away from the exam room, and focuses heavily on fabrication using hand skills and hand tools. The technician may also fit and deliver prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses, educate patients about durable medical equipment products, and support ordering, receiving, and inventory tasks. Hanger describes its work as supporting patient mobility and freedom through orthotic and prosthetic services and products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards.
Knowledge and hand skills to fabricate and repair prostheses and orthoses according to patient measurements and casts, 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 communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Act with integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect.
Keep the patient at the center of work and build lifelong trust.
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue.
Continuously innovate solutions and respond to change.
Focus on superior outcomes and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Nice To Haves

Technical training school.
Two years of experience.
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.
May fit and deliver prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses, such as cervical orthoses, pressure gradient hose, and trusses.
Educate patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcomes of DME products in accordance with physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations.
Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication.