Prosthetic Technician Full Time NEW

Responsibilities:

Prosthetics and Orthotics Technicians fabricate, repair, and maintain orthoses and prostheses

They are educated and experienced in use of hand tools, lab machinery, plaster modification techniques, fabrication techniques, material properties, and anatomy applicable to the technical requirements

P&O Technicians contribute to the patient experience by delivering timely, safe, and quality devices and services to improve patient quality of life

Prosthetics and Orthotics Technicians work under the supervision of Certified Technicians and Certified Prosthetic and Orthotic practitioners

Assessment of prosthetic and orthotic device technical requirements including material selection, component selection, structural evaluation, device specific evaluation

Modification of casts, measurements, digital images

Fabrication of custom prostheses and orthoses

Application of fabrication work orders and directions

Collaborate with clinical staff and peers

Maintain patient documentation records of technical work completed in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Compliance with practice processes, safety rules, and patient care guidelines

Maintain clean and functioning equipment and routine maintenance logs

Maintain safe, clean, and professional work environment

Assist clinical staff with patient care duties

Maintain inventory records

Participate in continuing education

Work with hand tools and power tools including cast saws, band saws, belt grinders, drills

Lift items such as plaster molds and bags of plaster, that could weigh up to and exceeding 50 lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70809: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person