Orthotist-Prosthetist Technician

The Harborview Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinics have an outstanding opportunity for an Orthotist-Prosthetist Technician.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem
• Day shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Be responsible for providing technical support to the orthotic-prosthetic practitioners, utilizing specialized skills to fabricate and repair orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• This work will be completed at multiple UW Medicine facilities, including the Prosthetic-Orthotic Laboratory, inpatient and outpatient locations at Harborview Medical Center, and inpatient and outpatient locations at UWMC.
• The Orthotist-Prosthetist Technician must work collaboratively with the members of the rehabilitation team and effectively communicate with team members, patients, families, and community resource representatives.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform fabrication techniques for prosthetic and orthotic devices, including lamination procedures, finishing processes for orthoses and prostheses, prosthetic bench alignment, vacuuming forming of orthoses and prosthesis and cast preparation.
• Fabricate footwear following specific patient requirements and fit specifications, as determined by P&O provider.
• Prepare positive models for lamination or vacuum forming.
• Perform finishing processes for fabricating procedures done to clinician satisfaction.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an accredited Orthotics-Prosthetics Technician program

OR

equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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