Prosthetics technician vs rehabilitation technician

Differences between prosthetics technician and rehabilitation technician duties and responsibilities

Prosthetics technician example responsibilities.

• Fabricate and repair custom orthotics and prostheses.
• Fabricate and modify children and adult orthotics.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Maintain company's public image and excellent reputation through tailor and consistent communication with patients, personnel, and the public.
• Update warehouse items to include reorganizing, updating shelving units, restructuring pallets with categorizing supplies and equipment.
• Conceive and implement a prosthetic project tracking system that maximize employee communication and increase efficiency, quality, and production.
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Rehabilitation technician example responsibilities.

• Manage organization and cleanliness of therapy room and equipment.
• Record vital signs and assist patients in performing their ADL's as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Assist patients with neurological conditions with different mobility training, ADL training, and strengthening exercises.
• Assist with the modification of therapy plans, assist with manual stretching and traction of patients.
• Prepare patients for electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasounds.
• Assist in operating a physical therapy facility by helping patients improve their movement, stamina, coordination, and intellectual capacity.
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