Manufacturing
Construct, fit, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices, such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
Medical Appliance Technicians
Average
$33,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$21,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$32,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$43,000
ANNUAL
Medical Appliance Technicians
710
Projected job openings through 2028
Medical Appliance Technicians
Degree Recommendations
Medical Appliance Technicians
01
Drill and tap holes for rivets and glue, weld, bolt, or rivet parts together to form prosthetic or orthotic devices.
02
Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and the materials and tools that will be required.
03
Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather, and hand or power tools.
04
Bend, form, and shape fabric or material to conform to prescribed contours of structural components.
05
Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
06
Repair, modify, or maintain medical supportive devices, such as artificial limbs, braces, or surgical supports, according to specifications.
07
Cover or pad metal or plastic structures or devices, using coverings such as rubber, leather, felt, plastic, or fiberglass.
08
Test medical supportive devices for proper alignment, movement, or biomechanical stability, using meters and alignment fixtures.
09
Lay out and mark dimensions of parts, using templates and precision measuring instruments.
10
Fit appliances onto patients and make any necessary adjustments.
Medical Appliance Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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