Orthopedic Equipment Tech II

Job Description :

Orthopedic Equipment Tech II

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.

The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments.

We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Orthopedic Equipment Tech II (OET II) is responsible for the construction, adaptation, modification, preventive maintenance, and repair of specialized adaptive equipment (AE) and wheelchairs.

Works at the North Texas Physical Management Center (NTPMC). The OET II is supervised by the NTPMC Supervisor with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions :

Construct, modify, repair seating systems and / or other projects using the most safe method, least cost method (labor and material), producing the most durable product, and providing maximum consumer satisfaction.

Assess feasibility of in-house design and fabrication / modification of adaptive equipment. Share new ideas and completed project design with others.

Use varied media (catalogs, web sites, etc.) to research product information. Provide quality assurance, including quality checks, preventative maintenance, ongoing training.

Promote safety, health and well-being of employees and consumers, and implement / monitor safety program at the NTPMC. Follow policies and procedures.

Ensure state property within area of responsibility is accounted for and maintained in proper working condition. Complete special projects successfully.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and / or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and / or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and / or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities :

Knowledge of orthopedic equipment manufacture and maintenance work; of the various types and qualities of plastics, fabrics, metals, and wood;

of anatomical terminology; and of occupational and physical therapy procedures.

Skill in the use of tools and equipment for the manufacture and maintenance of adaptive equipment.

Ability to train and / or supervise others; to prepare specifications; to plan and organize repair and preventive maintenance programs;

and to prepare concise reports.

Special Assignments : Completes special projects and brings them to a successful completion by a specified date. Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance.