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Prosthetic Orthotic Technician
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians are employed to produce, repair and maintain
prostheses - artificial limbs or orthoses (braces, calipers
and related appliances). They usually work under the supervision of a more senior
Prosthetic/orthotic health professional.
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians may be responsible for the following
tasks:
- Prosthetic/orthotic technicians will use tools, machinery, plastics,
plastic molding equipment, wood and metal to make
and repair prostheses and orthoses that may be damaged
- help and assist professional prosthetists and orthotists.
Prosthetic/orthotic technicians may work in a laboratory under
the guidance of, and instruction from, the professional
prosthetists and orthotists. They are usually not engaged in
direct client treatment rather provide assistance to those that do.
Required Skills - Prosthetic Orthotic Technician
- strong technical aptitude
- excellent hand-eye coordination
- excellent communication skills
- be able to work as part of a team and offer ideas and opinions
- be able to work with accuracy and have a strong attention to detail
- be able to work under pressure
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