Designs, fabricates and modifies orthotic or prosthetic devices and/or adaptive equipment according to individual needs as determined by an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Physician.

Under general supervision, fabricates, fits, and repairs orthotic or prosthetic devices and/or adaptive equipment.

Consults with Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and/or Physician to determine appropriate orthoses, prostheses and/or adaptive equipment; 

Performs fabrication techniques for orthotic or prosthetic devices and/or adaptive equipment including lamination procedures, finishing processes for orthoses and prostheses, prosthetic bench alignment, vacuuming forming of orthoses and prostheses and cast preparation; 

Fabricates devices and equipment from metal, wood, leather, cloth or plastic; uses band saws, electric knives, hand tools, arc welders, sewing machines, drill presses, files, and other tools; 

Modifies helmets by measuring, drilling, cutting and attaching straps, buckles and face masks; removes and replaces foam liners; 

Cuts large foam positioning blocks including side blocks, leg blocks, prone wedges, postural drainage blocks, side tubes and special foam floor chairs; 

Designs and fabricates straps and other devices needed for behavior programs and medical restraints; 

Determines or assists in determining if wheelchair seating systems should be purchased through a distributor or designed and fabricated in house; 

Constructs and modifies custom parts for wheelchairs; upholsters wheelchair seats, backs and headrests; adjusts positioning devices; replaces electric motors and repairs minor electrical problems in control switches and power drive wheelchairs; cuts and custom fits lap trays to wheelchairs; 

Assists or provides training in use of positioning equipment and wheelchair maintenance; 

Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment; orders materials and equipment;  

Maintains a safe and clean working environment;  

Provides patient and family education in the use and maintenance of foot orthoses, footware and prostheses;

Documents work performed for patient billing; 

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of: common methods, practices and materials used in fabrication of orthoses, prostheses, and adaptive equipment; use and care of hand and power tools.   

Ability to: interpret drawings and specifications; perform ordinary arithmetic; comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects; work within precise tolerances; use hand and power tools with skill; work safely.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification.  It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

One year of experience in the fabrication of orthoses, prostheses, and/or adaptive equipment under the direction of an Orthotist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Physician OR completion of a formal Orthotics-Prosthetics Technician program.  

OR 

Equivalent education/experience.