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Job/Position DescriptionOrthopedic Equipment Tech I -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. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} 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!The Orthopedic Equipment Tech I performs work involved in assisting in the design, fabrication and repair of seating systems and other adaptive equipment to promote function, comfort, and to reduce the risk of medically related problems. The Orthopedic Equipment Tech I works under minimal supervision (i.e. assignments are specified, but the worker has considerable freedom within an established framework to choose procedures, timing, and methods, including the use of tools and equipment). The Orthopedic Equipment Technician II is the primary supervisor. The Orthopedic Equipment Technician I is not a supervisory position. Completion of work requires occasionally originating new methods and/or techniques. Decisions are varied but based on broad principles and guidelines. The Orthopedic Equipment Tech I has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.1. Design, fabricate, modify, repair and maintain seating systems and adaptive equipment to promote function and comfort, and to reduce the risk of medically related problems while maintaining reasonable balance between quality and quantity of work to ensure products are acceptable in appearance and function while completing products within a reasonable amount of time.2. Assist HT Therapist in the evaluation for design and/or modifications of wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment.3. Complete and turn in paperwork to ensure accurate and up to date workload measures.4. Maintains work area and inventory in efficient and safe condition to assure safe and effective use of facilities by pro https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=605693 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.