Orthotic Fitter

Responsibilities

• You will measure and fit soft goods including breast prostheses and gradient compression garments, as well as off-the-shelf orthoses, which require minimal adjustments to meet individual patient requirements.
• You will request assistance from a certified orthotist when significant adjustments to orthoses are required, such as heating, bending, cutting.
• You will conduct preliminary fittings, final fittings and adjustments.
• You may operate machinery such as sewing machines and occasionally use others as required.
• You will train orthotic residents in soft-goods and post-mastectomy breast prosthesis fitting procedures.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of manufacturer courses and/or has previous experience.
• Physical Requirements: Moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work in highly computerized environment.
• Exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff.
• Enforce a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and proven ability to be compatible with a diverse population.
• Effectively work within a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in an energizing and fun environment.
• Demonstrate prioritization skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, and excellent attendance.
• Eligibility for, or certification as an Orthotic Fitter, CFo, and Mastectomy Fitter, CFm, by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics.
• Completion of an American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) approved orthotic fitter pre-certification education course and/or has previous experience.
• Experience with use of an electronic health record system, preferably EPIC or OPIE.