What are the responsibilities and job description for the O&P Technician I - per diem position at Shriners Children's?
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a per diem O&P Technician I in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician I fabricates orthotic and/or prosthetic devices with minimum supervision of the Director.
He/she will maintain laboratory equipment and participate in inventory control.
The Technician I will also repair and adjust orthotic and/or prosthetic devices as needed.
Education
High School diploma or GED required
Certification/Licensure
Certification and licensure with orthotics and prosthetics preferred
Skills
Orthotic and/or prosthetic experience preferred
Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a per diem O&P Technician I in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician I fabricates orthotic and/or prosthetic devices with minimum supervision of the Director.
He/she will maintain laboratory equipment and participate in inventory control.
The Technician I will also repair and adjust orthotic and/or prosthetic devices as needed.
Education
High School diploma or GED required
Certification/Licensure
Certification and licensure with orthotics and prosthetics preferred
Skills
Orthotic and/or prosthetic experience preferred
Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.