10/17/2022
We have a job opening for an experienced Prosthetic - Orthotic Technician. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Job Location: Belpre, Ohio
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Job Description: Prosthetic - Orthotic Technician
Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics, LLC provides prosthetic and orthotic services in Belpre, Ohio and Parkersburg, WV. We provide patients with a comfortable and functional fit for artificial limbs, and orthotic braces and supports, which allows them to return to their normal lifestyle. We provide outstanding patient satisfaction at all levels, and will always be on the leading edge of technology. We are a goal oriented, patient centered, outcome driven practice. Our mission is the enhance the lives of amputees and orthotic patients.
The Prosthetic-Orthotic Technician is an individual trained and qualified to assist an ABC credentialed individual by providing technical support. The technician fabricates, repairs and maintains orthoses and/or prostheses; and is also proficient in current fabricating techniques, familiar with material properties and skilled in the use of appropriate equipment. Technicians will assist the Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) with the established treatment plan, fabrication, fitting and follow-up in the care of prosthetic and/or orthotic patients.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Fabricating, adjusting, repairing items in fabrication lab which requires use of a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Use Central Fab tracking in Opie
• Inventory Tracking and Control
• Keeping lab clean and organized and continually improving layout and process for maximum efficiency.
- Wipe and mop casting area, counter tops, floors, tools, sweep and wipe dust from tool areas, remove trash, break down boxes.
• General office assistance, clean-up, errands, other requests that would save CPO time and improve patient’s experience.
Scope of Practice per ABCOP.org
1) Assessment of orthotic and/or prosthetic technical requirements. Technical assessment may include but is not limited to the evaluation of the following information:
• physical assessment data • range of motion requirements
• orthotic/prosthetic requirements • material selection
• component application • structural analysis
• device specific function
2) Formulation of fabrication requirements within the established treatment plan. This formulation includes, but is not limited to:
• verification of documentation
• consultation with manufacturing professionals as required
• analysis of structural and design needs for implementation
• development of device specific functional goals
• consultation with clinicians and peers
3) Implementation of the fabrication requirements includes, but is not limited to:
• application of physical data • modification and/or rectification of physical data
• material selection • fabrication
• structural evaluation
• compliance with component selection and manufacturer recommendations
• assessment of intervention for appropriate outcomes
4) Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful fabrication outcomes which includes, but is not limited to:
• documentation of structural changes
• formulation of modifications to ensure successful outcomes
• development of long term service plan
5) Compliance with practice management plans, policies and procedures which includes, but is not limited to:
• adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
• following patient care guidelines and procedures
• maintaining a safe and professional environment
• application of manufacturer’s guarantees, and conditions of use
• performing applicable machine maintenance and calibration
• maintaining applicable records of components, machines and other necessary equipment
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