Prosthetist Technician

Assists prosthetists in measurement of Orthotic/Prosthetic Services (OPS) devices. Fabricates and repairs orthoses and prostheses. Maintains materials and services’ tools and equipment

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties**:
1. Fabricates and refurbishes prosthetic devices from plaster cast positives and assessment forms.

2. Makes prosthetic devices using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather.

3. Services and repairs appliances as required.

4. Maintains an inventory of materials.

5. Assists prosthetists working with patients.

6. Repairs machinery used in the fabrication of devices.

7. Follows all hospital related policies and procedures.

8. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Education**:
Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Prosthetics/Orthotics or both form a recognized institutions is required.

**Experience Required**:
Grade 08:
Two (2) years of related experience with Bachelor’s or four (4) years with Associate Degree/ Diploma is required.

Grade 09:

- Four (4) years as a Prosthetist Technician at KFSH&RC.
- Average of annual performance at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.
- Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education is required.

**Other Requirements(Certificates)**:
Current registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.