Orthotist-Prosthetist Technician
About The Position
The Harborview Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinics have an outstanding opportunity for an Orthotist-Prosthetist Technician. This role is responsible for providing technical support to the orthotic-prosthetic practitioners, utilizing specialized skills to fabricate and repair orthotic and prosthetic devices. This work will be completed at multiple UW Medicine facilities, including the Prosthetic-Orthotic Laboratory, inpatient and outpatient locations at Harborview Medical Center, and inpatient and outpatient locations at UWMC. The Orthotist-Prosthetist Technician must work collaboratively with the members of the rehabilitation team and effectively communicate with team members, patients, families, and community resource representatives. UW Medicine Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary team centered around compassion and innovation, recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Orthotics-Prosthetics Technician program OR equivalent education/experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform fabrication techniques for prosthetic and orthotic devices, including lamination procedures, finishing processes for orthoses and prostheses, prosthetic bench alignment, vacuuming forming of orthoses and prosthesis and cast preparation.
- Fabricate footwear following specific patient requirements and fit specifications, as determined by P&O provider.
- Prepare positive models for lamination or vacuum forming.
- Perform finishing processes for fabricating procedures done to clinician satisfaction.
Benefits
- Benefits for this position can be found at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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