How to hire a prosthetics technician

How to hire a prosthetics technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step prosthetics technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a prosthetics technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new prosthetics technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a prosthetics technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a prosthetics technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a prosthetics technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of prosthetics technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Prosthetics Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Prosthetics Technician	Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians construct, fit, or repair appliances and devices, including dentures, eyeglasses, and prosthetics.	$12-25
   Rehabilitation Technician	A rehabilitation technician is responsible for assisting therapists and other medical personnel on supporting the patients in their daily activities and physical therapy sessions. Rehabilitation technicians provide high-quality care services for the patients by administering medications, accompanying them on medical appointments, and ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of all equipment and facilities to prevent hazards within the premises... Show more	$11-17
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patient Care
   • Prosthetic Devices
   • Prosthetics
   • Patients
   • Orthotics
   • CAD
   • Customer Service
   • Patient Data
   • Artificial Limbs

   Responsibilities:

   • Fabricate and repair custom orthotics and prostheses.
   • Fabricate and modify children and adult orthotics.
   • Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
   • Maintain company's public image and excellent reputation through tailor and consistent communication with patients, personnel, and the public.
   • Update warehouse items to include reorganizing, updating shelving units, restructuring pallets with categorizing supplies and equipment.
   • Conceive and implement a prosthetic project tracking system that maximize employee communication and increase efficiency, quality, and production.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your prosthetics technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A prosthetics technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, prosthetics technicians' average salary in florida is 52% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level prosthetics technicians earn 54% less than senior-level prosthetics technicians.
   • Certifications. A prosthetics technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a prosthetics technician's salary.

   Average prosthetics technician salary

   $37,035yearly

   $17.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level prosthetics technician salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a prosthetics technician job description

   A good prosthetics technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a prosthetics technician job description:

   Prosthetics technician job description example

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   Work Shift
   
   Day
   
   Work Day(s)
   
   Monday-Friday
   
   Shift Start Time
   
   8:30 AM
   
   Shift End Time
   
   5:00 PM
   
   Worker Sub-Type
   
   Regular
   
   Being an employee at Children's is more than just protocols and medication rounds-it's knowing when a hug is the most important thing in the world to a child. It's knowing that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. But, most important, it's giving patients and families exactly the care they need, when they need it.
   
   Job Description
   
   Provides technical support and expertise in the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices in collaboration with orthotic and prosthetic clinical staff. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
   
   Experience
   
   * Experience in entry level in carpentry, construction, mechanics, or similar field where hand skills and tool use are required
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   * American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics registered technician
   
   Education
   
   * High school diploma or equivalent
   
   Certification Summary
   
   * No professional certifications required
   
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   
   * Effective use of computer to access clinical information regarding device fabrication and to support fabrication lab operations
   * Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively with colleagues
   
   Job Responsibilities
   
   1.Performs fabrication responsibilities of Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician 1 and is competent in device repair and problem solving in conjunction with clinician.
   
   2.Completes assigned projects accurately in their entirety, interpreting clinical documentation regarding design specifics so that outcomes are achieved.
   
   3.Advises clinical team regarding material selection and properties based on treatment goals.
   
   4.Demonstrates effective time management skills by maximizing efficiency while reducing production errors.
   
   5.Organizes projects and ensures components/materials are available.
   
   6.Manages rush or unscheduled projects without affecting workload.
   
   7.Assumes individual project management from start to completion.
   
   8.Contributes as part of team to achieving quality targets and outcomes.
   
   9.Informs supervisor when caseload appears too excessive or too low and suggests/initiates strategies to improve effectiveness.
   
   10.Problem solves with minimal input from senior technicians or supervisor.
   
   11.Begins to investigate and understand common pediatric diagnoses and anomalies requiring orthotic/prosthetic intervention, e.g., through discussion with clinical colleagues, attending departmental in-services, and clinical development meetings.
   
   Orthotic Responsibilities
   
   1.Independently vacuum forms, trims, and finishes all foot, ankle-foot, knee-ankle-foot, and wrist-hand orthosis designs according to department procedure and standards and ensures finished work matches work order.
   
   2.Performs orthotic cast modifications for below knee designs.
   
   3.Initiates opportunities to observe/assist with fabrication of more advanced orthotic designs, e.g., cranial helmets and hip-knee-ankle-foot/reciprocating gait orthoses.
   
   Additional Prosthetic Responsibilities
   
   1.Independently vacuum forms and prepares below knee and above knee test sockets according to work order.
   
   2.Independently performs below knee and above knee socket and finish laminations.
   
   3.Transfers, finishes, and assembles endo-and exo-skeletal below knee and above knee prostheses, including foam cover shaping and application of prosthetic skin with minimal assistance/input from senior technician.
   
   4.Initiates opportunities to observe/assist with fabrication of more advanced prosthetic designs, e.g., hip disarticulation, below/above elbow, and myoelectrics.
   
   Primary Location Address
   
   4000 Dekalb Technology Pkwy
   
   Job Family
   
   Rehab

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5. Post your job

   To find prosthetics technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any prosthetics technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level prosthetics technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your prosthetics technician job on Zippia to find and recruit prosthetics technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with prosthetics technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new prosthetics technician

   Once you've selected the best prosthetics technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new prosthetics technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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