Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab Technician Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab Technician
Department Rehabilitative Sciences – 21755
Pay Grade 13
Job Category Support Staff
Job Summary The Department of Rehabilitation seeks an experienced laboratory coordinator with a broad spectrum of skills and experience to manage laboratory operations, new technology development, device fabrication, and fabrication instruction in the inaugural Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSOP) program. The position is a full-time staff position and reports to the director of the Orthotics and Prosthetics program. The MSOP program anticipates admission of its first cohort in the Spring of 2025. The successful candidate is expected to participate as a full member of the department with all relevant duties, responsibilities, and benefits. The staff member is expected to be responsible for the organization, coordination, and supervision and some instruction of laboratory operations in the MSOP program. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be skilled at operating machinery including power tools, mills, lathes, and welders while maintaining a high level of hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
Ability to multitask.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to relay concepts.
Basic budgeting/inventory skills.
Willing to pursue certification as an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
Possess awareness of digital shape capture and additive manufacturing (3-0 printing) methods.
Ability to fabricate, fit, maintain, and repair artificial limbs, carbon, silicone, plastic appliances, and other prosthetic devices, according to Prosthetist specifications.
Ability to maintain and repair prosthetic devices under the guidance of the prosthetic staff and/or the lab manager.
Ability to follow instructions from the Prosthetist to determine type of prosthesis to be fabricated and the materials and tools required.
Ability to lay out and mark dimensions of parts using appropriate measuring instruments and templates.
Ability to saw, carve, cut, and grind wood, plastic, metal, or fabric to fabricate parts, using appropriate tools.
Ability to drill and tap holes for rivets and screws using drill press.
Ability to glue, weld, bolt, sew, and rivet parts together to form prostheses.
Ability to test prostheses for freedom of movement, alignment of parts, and mechanical stability, using all appropriate tools.
Ability to fabricate cosmetic covers.
Ability to apply silicone skin covers to the prosthesis. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of technical experience working in an Orthotics and/or Prosthetics laboratory. Preferred Qualifications Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. OR commensurate experience.
Working knowledge and skills in digital shape capture and additive manufacturing methods
Extensive technical design and fabrication experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
An associate degree (or higher degree) or strong desire to pursue an associate degree (or higher degree).
Management/supervision experience in an active Orthotic and Prosthetic fabrication laboratory.
Mentoring/teaching experience in fabrication methods of orthoses, prostheses and footwear. Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number

SS01664P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 10/02/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes