The Department of MM Orthotics & Prosthetics Center is seeking a Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician to work at the Orthotics and Prosthetics Center.
- Independently fabricate and repair Orthotic and Prosthetic devices according to clinical work order.
- Deliver a professionally fabricated device to provide the patient optimal fit, function, cosmesis, and workmanship.
- Follow procedures as dictated by Lean Thinking guidelines.
- Operate machinery such as drill presses, cutters, grinders, lathes and polishers.
- Fabricate parts for orthoses/prostheses from materials such as metal, plastic, leather and silicone gels.
- Fabricate orthoses to support the orthotist in providing care to patients with congenital and/or traumatic disabling conditions of the musculoskeletal structure of the body.
- Fabricate prostheses to support the prosthetist in providing care to patients with a partial or total absence of a limb.
- Perform repairs and maintenance of orthotic and prosthetic devices
- Provides on-call & walk-in coverage as needed.
- May ensure the work performed by other Orthotic/Prosthetic Technicians meets established standards.
- May evaluate under the supervision of an ABC-certified Orthotist/Prosthetist orthoses/protheses on patients to assure maximum fit, function, cosmesis and workmanship.
- Assist in training and orienting fellow orthotic and/or prosthetic technicians, O&P residents, students, and volunteers.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Orthotic and Prosthetic Fabrication Laboratory Manager and O&P Clinical and Technical Director.
- Associate degree.
- Courses in physics, mathematics and biology.
- Completion of a one-year course or on the job training in the construction and repair of orthoses/prostheses.
- Experience as an ABC Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
- Current with certification and new fabricating techniques
- Prior experience in orthotics and prosthetic fabrication
- Ability to efficiently meet deadlines while maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment
- Must have excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member as well as independently
- Self-starter with the ability to train, motivate and educate staff
- Creative craftsman with proven problem-solving skills
- Must keep up to date on all fabricating techniques
- Must be familiar with properties of pertinent materials
- Must be skilled in the use of appropriate equipment
- Requires certification with the appropriate agency as identified by the Primary Source Verification Matrix.
This position is for 40 hours per week. Work may be accomplished in four ten hour days or five eight hour days as agreed upon by the Clinical/Technical Director.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
