Technician Non-Registered

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Location:

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Technician - Non-Registered

Summary

Under the direct supervision of a certified Orthotist or Prosthetist assists in the fabrication repair and fitting of orthoses or prostheses as prescribed by a physician.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Works independently.

Fabricates assigned casts according to measurements model specifications and layouts.

Repairs and/or performs maintenance of orthoses or prostheses as delegated.

Assists in measurements of patients by going with Orthotists or Prosthetists to exam rooms nursing homes or hospitals to help position patients during the measurement process.

Operates machinery such as drill presses ovens cutters grinders lathes and polishers.

Assists Orthotists or Prosthetists for wraps measurements or delivery of items.

Exhibits skills in metal shaping vacuum forming laminating trimming and sewing by using saws grinders ovens chemicals and cutters to fabricate. Possesses specialized skills unique to prosthetic and orthotic fabrication.

Assists in inventories of supplies and equipment. Dispenses supplies as directed by Orthotist or Prosthetist.

Performs routine cleaning of laboratory and equipment.

Maintains patient records; notes repairs completed to orthoses or prostheses.

Maintains records for the billing of repairs.

Well embrace all people by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

Growing talent and people.

Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve regardless of origin race religion disability sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.

Taking action against discrimination.

Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.

Educating staff patients and the communities we care for.

Restoring hope and freedom together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages coaches and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.

One year experience as an O&P Technician or equivalent field.

Ability to follow detailed directions use tools such as drill presses ovens cutters grinders lathes and polishers. Works well with people.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Shop work courses in metal wood leather and plastics as well as mathematics and

biology is desired.

Basic understanding of orthotic and/or prosthetic principles.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

None (No specific requirements)

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: Frequently

Traverse or move around work location: Frequently

Use keyboard: None

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None

Transport position and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds:

Up to 25 pounds:

Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally

Up to 75 pounds:

More than 100 pounds:

Other weight: Up to pounds

Other: None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin age genetic information veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristic.

Required Experience:

Technician - Non-RegisteredSummary Under the direct supervision of a certified Orthotist or Prosthetist assists in the fabrication repair and fitting of orthoses or prostheses as prescribed by a physician.Essential Job Responsibilities Works independently.Fabricates assigned casts ac...