Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician

Could This Be For You?This exciting opportunity will give you the chance to work first hand in fabricating a variety of orthotics and prosthetic devices. You will work closely with the Clinician and patients to help adjust and repair the devices by fabricating orthoses and their components. This work environment will be away from the exam room, typically in a small workshop. Since this role is focusing heavily on the fabrication process, hand skills and familiarity with hand tools is necessary. The ideal candidate will have experience with band saws, drill presses, vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small hand tools.Your ImpactUse appropriate hand tools to perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices,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 recommendationsContact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication process.Minimum QualificationsHigh 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.Technical training school or 2 years experience preferred.Additional Success FactorsKnowledge 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 prescriptionMechanical 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.(Minnesota State Only) Pay range of $21.00- $24.00/hour + bonus + benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with Minnesota State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.Our Investment in YouCompetitive Compensation Packages8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating HolidaysPTO that includes Vacation and Sick timeMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits401k Savings and Retirement PlanPaid Parental Bonding Leave for New ParentsGenerous Employee Referral Bonus ProgramMentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee