Medical Appliance Technicians
Construct, fit, 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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How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
Drill and tap holes for rivets and glue, weld, bolt, or rivet parts together to form prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and the materials and tools that will be required.
Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather, and hand or power tools.
Bend, form, and shape fabric or material to conform to prescribed contours of structural components.
Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drill and tap holes for rivets and glue, weld, bolt, or rivet parts together to form prosthetic or orthotic devices. | - | - | - |
| Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and the materials and tools that will be required. | - | - | - |
| Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather, and hand or power tools. | - | - | - |
| Bend, form, and shape fabric or material to conform to prescribed contours of structural components. | - | - | - |
| Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$47,060
per year
Mean Wage
$51,410
per year
Employment
11K
workers
Wage Range
$36,560 - $74,570
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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