Technician (Columbia, SC)

Summary Statement

With ten patient care facilities along the coast of South Carolina, Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics (COP) has been servicing the surrounding Lowcountry with quality orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care for over 30 years. In 2021, Carolina Orthotics and Prosthetics joined Ottobock Patient Care. Together, we are all about excellence and innovation – in the people we employ as well as in our products and services. Great people drive our culture and you'll you have the chance to grow in an ever-changing field, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. Our employees are actively involved in shaping both our company and our industry.

We are seeking a Technician in Columbia, SC to fabricate orthoses and/or prostheses under the guidance of and in consultation with the orthotist or prosthetist. This position involves hands-on fabrication and quality workmanship of orthopedic braces ranging from leg, spinal, arm and hand.  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate the fabrication, modification, maintenance and repair of prosthetic devices and components.  Make adjustments as needed.  
• 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.  

Qualifications

• 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.  Some level of on-the-job training is anticipated.  
• 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