Kenneth Shields
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Orthopedic Technician offering excellent cast molding and mixing proficiencies. Adjusting orthopedic devices, maintaining aseptic procedures and monitoring patient progress. Outstanding knowledge of medical terminology and human injury treatment plans. Consistently complying with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthotic Technician
Westcoast Brace & Limb
01.2001 - Current
- Supported a staff of ___ Orthotists fabricating orthoses and their components.
- Perform fabrication and repair of orthotic devices according to company quality and quantity standards.
- Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
- Oversee the performance of Quality Assurance of all Orthotic devices.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and business reputation by fabricating orthotics and prosthetic limbs and meeting or exceeding company process standards.
- Assist in day to day schedule management of items due to ensure deadline are being met and communication is effective if variances occur.
- Posses knowledge and hand skills to fabricate and repair orthoses according to patient measurements and casts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
Orthotic Technician
Medassist
02.1992 - 01.2001
- Fabricated and repaired orthoses according to patient measurements and casts.
- Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
- Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and verbal skills
- Effective team member
Education
High School Diploma -
Leto High School
Tampa, FLSkills
- Brace Fitting
- Measuring and Fitting Skills
- Orthopedic Device Knowledge
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices
- Orthopedic Traction
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Project Specifications
- Work Orders
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Operational Standards
- Maintenance and Repair Expertise
- Patient Fitting
- OPIE software proficient
Accomplishments
Truform-OTC Orthotic Fitter April 2006
Timeline
Orthotic Technician
Westcoast Brace & Limb
01.2001 - Current
Orthotic Technician
Medassist
02.1992 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Leto High School
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