Health Technician (Orthotic Fitter)

Job Title

Health Technician (Orthotic Fitter)

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Measures, design, fabricate, fitting, alteration and repairs of such orthopedic appliances, assistive devices, orthopedic shoe modifications and orthotic supports that are prescribed for veterans.
• Design and fabricate devices when there are no standard guidelines.
• Instructs resident physicians and other medical staff in the prescription and application of various orthoses.
• Serves as a technical advisor to physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, therapists and other staff members in the use and application of appliances.
• Custom designs and manufacture devices to make custom shoe modifications as needed to ensure proper compliance of application of prescription.
• Issue detailed instructions on assignments that are of a nonstandard nature.
• Assures the proper fit and functions of all prescribed appliances, and work of other prosthetic/orthotic lab staff must be of the highest quality.
• Requests and maintain an inventory of prefabricated prosthetic and orthotic devices to meet anticipated needs of patients.
• Responds with minimum delay to prescriptions from physicians and requests for replacements from veterans.
• Maintains proper stock levels, not to exceed thirty days, and the requisitioning of supplies and materials.

Preferred experience: Orthotic Fitter Certificate holder Preferred, Ability to read and analyze prescriptions/consults from physicians, therapists, and patient representatives, experience assisting physicians and nurses by performing clinical, diagnostic, and administrative duties to support direct patient care, knowledge of medical terms used to describe and prescribe prosthetic and Orthotic items, have hands on experience fitting OTC orthopedic items, ie: wrist splints, ankle supports, neck collars, back supports, shoes, compression garments, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on the facility/patient care needs.)

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Orthotic Fitter)/ PD08342A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs