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All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

The O&P CAD-CAM 3-D Technician I duties include but are not limited to perform daily work order & scan generation, digital preparation for carving/3-D printing. Detailed in the performance standards. Demonstrate competence in working with all carvers/printers including adjustments, calibration and maintenance.

• Independently operates all carvers, 3-D printers and software systems.
• Retrieves, manipulates, and prepares anatomical files for CAD-CAM/3-D printing
• Develops efficient and repeatable digital design workflows for specific orthotics/prosthetics applications
• Makes accurate decisions concerning material selection for each project, using input from practitioners concerning patient’s size, diagnosis and activity level
• Prepares and executes CAD-CAM/3-D set-up (finalized file, validate carve radius, foam block preparation, material selection with printer, alignment and finished product)
• Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of CAD-CAM/3-D printing equipment and overall work environment
• Plans and prioritizes the work week to accomplish routine responsibilities within the prescribed timelines
• Adjusts schedule with assistance from supervisor to expedite emergency fabrication or repairs as needed
• Supports field clinical staff/customers by communicating at the highest level; including but limited to work order and scan confirmation, rework on scan (by clinical staff) if necessary
• To maintain and manage supply inventory of carver blanks, 3-D printing supplies and associated necessary carver hardware
• Remains current on latest technology and material science as it applies to CAD/CAM
• Applies manufacturer’s conditions of use
• Safety
  • Completes department-specific and hospital-wide safety requirements.
  • Complies with safety programs.
  • Maintains clean, safe, clutter-free and orderly environment.
  • Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working in all phases of fabrication and repair of O&P devices.
  • Utilizes proper equipment and departmental safety precautions and equipment to reduce fumes and dust whenever possible.
  • Maintains and cleans equipment in the O&P laboratory.
  • Takes leadership role in maintenance and repair of all laboratory equipment.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required:

• Experience with CAD/CAM and/or 3D printing
• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred:

• Orthotic and/or prosthetic fabrication in a laboratory or private firm