Use appropriate hand tools to perform fabrication
Perform ordering and 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
Provide education to patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for DME products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations
Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication process

High school diploma or GED required
A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to patient measurements, casts and 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 skills for communicating with others
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships
Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you
Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change
Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results

Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician

Key skills