Medical Appliance Technicians
Code: 51-9082.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Certified Orthotist (CO)
Certified Pedorthotist
Certified Prosthetist (CP)
Hearing Aid Repair Technician (Hearing Aid Repair Tech)
Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
Orthopedic Technician (Orthopedic Tech)
Orthotic Technician (Orthotic Tech)
Prosthetic Lab Tech (Prosthetic Laboratory Technician)
Prosthetic Technician (Prosthetic Tech)
Registered Prosthetic Orthotic Technician (Registered Prosthetic Orthotic Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Repair, modify, or maintain medical supportive devices, such as artificial limbs, braces, or surgical supports, according to specifications.
- Polish artificial limbs, braces, or supports, using grinding and buffing wheels.
- Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Appliance Technicians
Salaries for a Medical Appliance Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Medical Appliance Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Medical Appliance Technicians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Medical Appliance Technicians professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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