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Hackensack Meridian Health Supervisor, Prosthetic-Orthotic Technician - Full Time in Edison, New Jersey
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Supervises and provides the fabrication of prosthetic & orthotic devices following prescription criteria, practitioner specifications and established timetables. Maintains and orders adequate supplies of fabrication materials and components.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Supervisor, Prosthetic-Orthotic Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Trains and supervises technicians, prosthetic/orthotic residents & students.
Assigns fabrication tasks to technicians.
Performs safety and quality check of devices prior to being given to the practitioner.
Fabricates orthotic and/or prosthetic devices as needed.
Modifications and repairs of devices due to physical changes and component wear.
Acquires at least 20 PCEs annually.
Contour uprights, bands and stirrups
Maintains and corrects joint alignment
Attaches stirrup to shoe & reattaches heels
Prepares and sews leather cuffs, corsets and straps
Drape molds thermoplastics
Trims and finishes edges of plastic
Drape molds thermoplastics
Fabricates liners
Laminates sockets & frames
Blister molds sockets & frames
Bench align prostheses
Shape endoskeletal cosmetic covers and exoskeletal prostheses
Laminate external layers of exoskeletal prostheses
Delivery of prefabricated orthoses with instructions, wearing schedules and follow up.
Records notes within 24 hours of patient encounter. -Submits Delivery Receipts or sends to billing in OPIE, to be billed on day of delivery.
Adds separator to negative casts
Adds correct amount of plaster
Ensures minimal air bubbles in positive model
Assures mandrel is correct in length & in appropriate attitude
Keeps lab bench area, machine room, plaster area and other areas in the lab clean & organized.
Stops work 1/2 hour before leaving to clean.
Fills out requisitions for components and/or supplies.
Calls in orders after approval is obtained and PO# assigned.
Records in HSS, items opened, received and removed from receiving area.
Assures that inventory of all supplies is adequate.
Marks all chemical containers with proper CAS numbers
Returns all chemical containers to proper storage areas
Uses gloves and protective glasses when handling chemicals
Cleans spills immediately
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
At least 5 years experience as a Registered O&P Technician and/or ABC or BOC certification with NJ licensure as an Orthotist and/or Prosthetist.
Demonstrated skills with O&P fabrication. Skilled in staff supervision management and technical aspects of P&O.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Certified Orthotist or Certified Prosthetist or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist and Orthotist License or Prosthetist License or Prosthetist & Orthotist License.
or
- Certified Orthotic Technician or Certified Prosthetic Technician or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist Technician.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-158419
Department Prosthetics And Orthotics
Site Johnson Rehabilitation
Job Location US-NJ-Edison
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Shift Day
Shift Hours Days
Weekend Work No Weekends Required
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work No Holidays Required