BIOMEDICAL

ENGINEERING
Orthopedic Technology
By: Emily Morales
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Orthopedic Technology
Biomedical engineering has many careers within itself.
Including: Orthopedic technology, neural technology, and cardiovascular technology.
These are all different fields with different purposes.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Orthopedic technology
Teach patients how to deal with their injuries, such as broken bones. And also apply and
remove casts, splints, or braces.
Participate in the setting of broken bones in the operating room.
Help build, fit, and adjust prosthetic limbs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Know how to set broken bones in place.
Know how to build, fit, and adjust prosthetics.
Know how to apply and remove casts, splints, and braces.
Have a very strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma
One year of experience in an accredited hospital
One year of a certified program
or
A two year associative degree
SALARY
Median Salary- $38,000 per year
More populated cities- $62,000 per year
Certified technologist can earn more than $10,000 more a year than those
who are not certified.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED
Most have to be certified
You have to submit a resume for all jobs
Must attend an interview
VIEWS AND OPINIONS
The public, if asked what orthopedic technology was, would most likely not be to
familiar with the name, but if told they would know what it is.
Orthopedic technology is shown everywhere whether it be a commercial for the
wounded warrior project or for children with disabilities.
Orthopedic technologist have much respect from the public.
VIEW BEFORE AND AFTER
RESEARCH
Before this research I believed what orthopedic technologists do is amazing,
but I never though is was something I ever wanted to do.
Engineering just did not seem interesting to me in any form.
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTION?
I have always wanted to start a profession in the medical field because I
enjoy caring for and helping people, therefore engineering never had a
thought in my mind.
But engineering has a field in which medicine and engineering are
combined, and not only do orthopedic technologist design prosthetics, but
they are also able to treat injuries, and communicate with their patients.
My dream is still to become a neonatal (NICU) nurse, but orthopedic
technology has not been ruled out of my near future.