Prosthetic Technician

Company: Troppman Prosthetics Inc.

Business Information: Troppman Prosthetics Inc. is a well-established prosthetic facility in Edmonton that has been operating for over 40 years. We specialize in prosthetics for upper and lower extremity amputations through personalized treatment plans to enable our patients to function at the highest level they can potentially achieve.

Business Address: 9170 34A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5P4

Work Location: Same as above.

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Job Duties:

Design prosthetic and orthotic devices, such as artificial limbs, braces or supports based on physicians’ prescriptions and examination of patients

Interpret physician's specification

Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate

Fabricate prosthetic and orthotic appliances

Fit and make adjustments for proper fit and comfort

Repair, build and modify prosthetic or orthotic appliances

Assemble or build prosthetic and orthotic appliances according to drawings, measurements and plaster casts

Examine and measure patients to develop working sketches of appliances

Take body or limb measurements of patients

Make and modify plaster casts

Repair and maintain fabrication and laboratory equipment including equipment like the vacuum pumps, grinding machines, bandsaw, drill press, vacuum system for lamination, and commercial oven

Assist the clinician with patients on repairs, adjustments, and servicing

Assist the clinician with ongoing patient care per appointment with repairs, servicing of the prosthetic componentry

Oversee operations of the back shop including shipping and receiving, and inventory management

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: A two- to three- year college program in prosthetics and orthotics and one to two years of supervised practical training are required. In the event the applicant does not meet these requirements, completion of secondary school and up to four years of supervised practical training under a certified prosthetist or orthotist are required.

The worker is expected to work independently and complete the fabrication of prosthetics limbs.

Work conditions and Physical capabilities: Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Fast-paced environment, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Effective interpersonal skills, Excellent oral and written communication, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized.

Language: English is required

Salary: $36.06 per hour, 40 hours per week.

Benefits: Dental care, Vision care benefits, Extended health care, Bonus, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), On-site parking available.

Important Information: Flexibility in schedule is required. The worker is expected to work a full 8- hour day, from Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm, including 60 minutes per day of breaks (30 minutes paid and 30 minutes unpaid). Occasional overtime may be required depending on the business needs and patient appointments.

Apply by e-mail to: admin@troppman.ca

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