AI Assistant for Medical Appliance Technicians

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Drill and tap holes for rivets, and glue, weld, bolt, or rivet parts together to form prosthetic or orthotic devices.(Core task)
  • 2Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and the materials and tools required.(Core task)
  • 3Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather, and hand or power tools.(Core task)
  • 4Bend, form, and shape fabric or material to conform to prescribed contours of structural components.(Core task)
  • 5Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.(Core task)
  • 6Repair, modify, or maintain medical supportive devices, such as artificial limbs, braces, or surgical supports, according to specifications.(Core task)
  • 7Cover or pad metal or plastic structures or devices, using coverings such as rubber, leather, felt, plastic, or fiberglass.(Core task)
  • 8Test medical supportive devices for proper alignment, movement, or biomechanical stability, using meters and alignment fixtures.(Core task)
  • 9Lay out and mark dimensions of parts, using templates and precision measuring instruments.(Core task)
  • 10Fit appliances onto patients, and make any necessary adjustments.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Troubleshooting
Social Perceptiveness
Operations Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring

Knowledge Areas

Production and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMechanicalDesignEducation and TrainingMathematicsAdministration and Management

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Footmaxx Metascan softwareGait analysis softwareOhio Willow Wood OMEGA Tracer SystemOrthotic fabrication softwareSeattle Systems ShapemakerSoftSource CADviewVorum Research Corporation CANFIT-PLUS

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

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