P&O Technician - Part-Time

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, dedicated to helping adults and children with severe, complex conditions. Joining the team means contributing to a life-changing mission and an innovative culture that values collaboration, excellence, discovery, and compassion. The organization integrates science and clinical care to achieve better, faster patient outcomes. The Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician will be responsible for fabricating and repairing prosthetic and orthotic devices and equipment, ensuring adherence to department standards and timelines. This role requires consistent support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Vision, Mission, and Core Values, demonstrating excellence, teamwork, respect, and compassion for patients, families, and colleagues. The technician will also embody the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service, and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while performing job duties.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Prosthetics/Orthotics technology or a related health sciences field; or a minimum of 2 years experience in orthotic/prosthetic fabrication.
Working knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic industry equipment and materials including power equipment, hand tools, ovens, vacuum forming equipment, materials and basic computer application skills.
Ability to multi-task while managing tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications: intermediate level skills in the use of Outlook, Word, and Excel; basic level skills in the use of PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with employees, clinicians, and other SRAlab system-wide staff.
Ability to lift or move large, heavy objects, specifically plaster positive models and materials.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics technician exam preferred.

Responsibilities

Fabricates prosthetic and orthotic devices in coordination with clinical team to meet design objectives, quality standards, and clinical timelines.
Repairs and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.
Prepares casts and negative impressions to create positive models.
Creates positive models in plaster, alginate, duplicating foam, wax, silicone and other materials as required.
Creates digital models using laser data acquisition tools available through CAD.
Performs thermoset laminations.
Performs basic bench alignment of prostheses and orthoses of all levels.
Performs device alignment transfers using vertical transfer stations.
Creates temporary device mock ups.
Performs routine maintenance on fabrication equipment.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.