Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician
Hanger Clinic, Tacoma, WA, United States
Job Details
Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician
Job ID: 2026-30930
# Positions:
1
Job Location:
US-WA-Tacoma
Telecommute:
Location-Specific Position
FT/PT:
Full-Time
Category:
Technicians | Fabrication Specialists
Why Us?
With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.
Could This Be For You?
This exciting opportunity will give you the chance to work first hand in fabricating a variety of orthotics and prosthetic devices. You will work closely with the Clinician and patients to help adjust and repair the devices by fabricating orthoses and their components. This work environment will be away from the exam room, typically in a small workshop. Since this role is focusing heavily on the fabrication process, hand skills and familiarity with hand tools is necessary.
The ideal candidate will have experience with band saws, drill presses, vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small hand tools.
Your Impact
Use appropriate hand tools to perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices
Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned
May fit and deliver prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses such as cervical orthoses, pressure gradient hose, and trusses
Provide education to patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for DME products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations
Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication process
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
A valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
Technical training school or 2 years experience preferred
Additional Success Factors
Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to patient measurements, casts and in compliance with a physician's prescription
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 at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships
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
(Washington State Only) Pay range of $21.00-$24.00/hour + bonus + benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with Washington State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.
Our Investment in You
Competitive Compensation Packages
8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k Savings and Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
Relocation Assistance
Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.
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Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician
Job ID: 2026-30930
# Positions:
1
Job Location:
US-WA-Tacoma
Telecommute:
Location-Specific Position
FT/PT:
Full-Time
Category:
Technicians | Fabrication Specialists
Why Us?
With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.
Could This Be For You?
This exciting opportunity will give you the chance to work first hand in fabricating a variety of orthotics and prosthetic devices. You will work closely with the Clinician and patients to help adjust and repair the devices by fabricating orthoses and their components. This work environment will be away from the exam room, typically in a small workshop. Since this role is focusing heavily on the fabrication process, hand skills and familiarity with hand tools is necessary.
The ideal candidate will have experience with band saws, drill presses, vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small hand tools.
Your Impact
Use appropriate hand tools to perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices
Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned
May fit and deliver prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses such as cervical orthoses, pressure gradient hose, and trusses
Provide education to patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for DME products as indicated by the physician instructions and manufacturer recommendations
Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication process
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
A valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
Technical training school or 2 years experience preferred
Additional Success Factors
Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to patient measurements, casts and in compliance with a physician's prescription
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 at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships
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
(Washington State Only) Pay range of $21.00-$24.00/hour + bonus + benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with Washington State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.
Our Investment in You
Competitive Compensation Packages
8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k Savings and Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
Relocation Assistance
Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.
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