Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

Shamrock Prosthetics Inc. is built upon 3 pillars of the optimal patient experience. Hope, Inspiration, and Reinvention. Since opening in May 2015, Shamrock is changing the landscape of the O&P industry one patient and one referral at a time. Our office is made up of dynamic driven professionals that are proactive, accountable, and embody a patient first mentality.

Shamrock Prosthetics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Summary:

The Technician supports the Clinician(s) in providing care to patients with partial or total absence of a limb by fabricating orthoses or prostheses and their components. Under the guidance and with the consultation of the Clinician, the technician creates positive molds resulting in maximum fit, function, cosmetics and workmanship. The technician also repairs and maintains orthotic and prosthetic devices.

   Technicians are expected to perform all duties below.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

•      Perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and prosthetic devices, according to Company quality and quantity standards.

•      Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned

•      Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment ON A DAILY BASIS. All tools have their place, and everything is to be used and put back in its place.

•      Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

•      Perform other related duties as required

Required Skills & Abilities:

•      Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair orthoses and prostheses (artificial limbs) 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.

•      Willingness to be coached/trained from various prosthetic consultants the Company may bring in.

Qualifications:

Required Credentials:

•      Technical training school or 2 years’ experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be capable of functioning effectively under moderate or high stress levels due to work subject to time constraints, responsibility to deliver, and the need for rapid adaptation within a dynamic work environment.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

The preceding information is provided as a brief summary and incorporates typical responsibilities and qualifications of the position. Other related duties or specific criteria not expressly mentioned may be required for a particular vacancy and can be explained by the General Manager or the Chief Executive Officer.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment can be significant while using machinery. Protective equipment is provided. Some travel via automobile, airplane and other public transportation may be required.

Personal Attributes:

•      Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.

•      Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues.

•      Personable office professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse population in multicultural settings.

•      Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

•      Strong interpersonal, oral (including telephone) and written communication skills.