Lab Technician

South Beach Orthotics and Prosthetics is seeking a Lab Technician in our Davie, FL office.

The O & P Fabrication Specialist helps to build and customize medical products for our patients, (orthotics and prosthetics), to provide maximum fit, function, cosmetics, and workmanship. The Fabrication Specialist is expected to keep abreast of all new fabricating techniques and must be familiar with the properties of pertinent materials and must be skilled in the use of appropriate equipment. Hours may fluctuate depending on the daily work order demands.

Being an employee of SBOP is more than just protocols and manufacturing – it is knowing that everything we touch directly affects each patient who will receive the item. Every choice that is made affects the company. Keeping the patient in mind and completing each work order with passion is required to be successful and maintain longevity at this employment.

Your daily duties will be static and dynamic. There are many physical demands that will include but will not be limited to:

• Metal bending, upper and lower extremity orthoses, manage inventory and participate in quality control.
• You must be able to demonstrate your ability to work as part of a team. You will participate in workflow management and practice “lean” techniques throughout the fabrication process.
• You are required to meet established turnaround times for completion of high-quality Orthotics & Prosthetics.
• You are expected to adhere to device quality and lab safety standards.
• You must be able to read and comprehend fabrication work orders, lab manuals, process/procedural manuals.
• You must be dependable,punctual,and flexible in your daily approach to fabrication as schedules can change and “Rush” work is required.
• Must be able to complete documentation in an accurate and thorough manner as it relates to fabrication, repairs, and adjustments.
• This practice is very busy and rewarding.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

• Sit, stand,squat and crouch, communicate with other employees and operate machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• You must be capable of functioning effectively under moderate or high stress levels due to work subject to time constraints, responsibility to deliver, and the need for rapid adaptation within a dynamic work environment.
• The noise level in the work environment can be significant while using machinery. Protective equipment is provided.
• Perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices, according to Company quality and quantity standards.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Maintain your personal workspace safe, clean and orderly.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Must always wear the provided PPE in designated areas NO EXCEPTIONS
• Perform other related duties as required.

Additional Factors:

• Increase knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses and orthoses according to specifications.
• You must always be learning and asking questions to improve.
• Mechanical ability and hand-eye coordination to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal and verbal skills for communicating with others.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Act with integrity in all ways and always remaining honest, transparent, and respectful.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Working Hours are 7:00 am – 4:00pm Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Company provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, reference checks, and verification of essential licensure or certification. For certain roles, continued employment is also contingent upon maintaining active and valid licensure/certification throughout the duration of employment. Company reserves the right to rescind an offer should discrepancies or concerns arise during the pre-employment process.