Technician (Columbia, SC)

Ottobock - Columbia, SC

Full-time

Columbia, SC

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Technician position at Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics involves hands-on fabrication of orthoses and prostheses under the guidance of an orthotist or prosthetist. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care through the fabrication, modification, maintenance, and repair of prosthetic devices, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in shaping the company's practices and patient care experiences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the fabrication, modification, maintenance, and repair of prosthetic devices and components.
• Determine the best material and tools to use to build the prosthetic limb or medical appliance.
• Complete assigned work for delivery per company standard times, policies, and responsive to the needs of the patient.
• Demonstrate competence and expertise in fabrication techniques that result in a high level of productivity.
• Promote a positive work environment through compliance with customer relation policies and standards.
• Participate in continuing education to be proficient in fabricating techniques and material properties.
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain cleanliness and neat orderly workspaces and common areas used during work or breaks.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Treat Protected Health Information (PHI) with the strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and DJO policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of medical terminology and basic anatomy preferred.
• Background experience and proficiency in general fabrication procedures of orthotic prosthetic devices, which include working with thermal plastic, lamination, resin, metal, leather, plaster, and prosthetic/orthotic components.
• Formal technician training certificate and/or degree from an NCOPE accredited technician training program preferred.
• Qualified through experience working under the supervision of an ABC Certified individual preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
• 401k match up to 3.5%
• Paid parental leave