Prosthetist-orthotist jobs in Finland
Prosthetist-orthotists design and custom fit prostheses and orthoses for individuals who are missing a limb from accident, disease or congenital conditions or for individuals who have impairments, deficiences or weaknesses due to injury, pathology or congenital malformation. They mix patient care with the design and fabrication of these devices to address their patients' needs.
Prosthetist-orthotist - Which skills are essential?
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
Properly store the health records of healthcare users, including test results and case notes so that they are easily retrieved when required.
Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.
Respond in a friendly and professional manner to all inquiries from current or potential patients, and their families, of a healthcare establishment.
The study of movement and its causes.
Contribute to the rehabilitation process to enhance activity, functioning and participation using a person-centered and evidence-based approach.
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provide support on filling out the present and past history questionnaire and record the measures/tests performed by the practitioner.
The various artificial replacements of body parts or limbs, which were lost during a trauma, disease or an accident.
The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self-sufficiency and control.
The use of mechanical means to understand the function and structure of biological organisms.
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
Use specialised products such as silicones to create moulds of a person's hand, face, or other body parts in a process called lifecasting. Use moulds or other materials to create medical devices in the prosthetic and orthotic field.
Compose, create and evaluate orthopaedic and prosthetic devices after consulting with physicians, examining and measuring the patient in order to determine the size of the artificial limb.
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
Educate and advise on rehabilitation exercises to aid long-term recovery, teaching the appropriate techniques to ensure health is maintained.
Fix and appropriately modify lifecasts to ensure their accuracy.
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
Inform patients on the utilisation and care of orthoses and protheses.
Prosthetist-orthotist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment used and infection control methods.
Order specialised orthopaedic materials and supplies for the store; maintain the company stock.
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
Assist to develop and restore patient`s body systems, their neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, helping them in the rehabilitation process.
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
The characteristics of devices and suppliers in the orthopaedic devices field.
Suggest patients to use tailor-made insoles, padding and arch supports to relieve feet pain.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
Perform repairs, fix and modify prosthetic-orthotic devices according to the specifications.
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
Alter the materials used for prosthetic-orthotic devices such as metal alloys, stainless steel, composites or polymer glass.
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
The manufacture and design of devices used to modify structural functions of the skeletal system.
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy change.
Complete the manufacturing of prosthetic and orthotic devices by sanding, smoothing, applying paint or lacquer layers, stuffing and covering some parts with leather or textiles.
Use information technology to accurately record and analyse data from biomedical tests, writing reports on the data and sharing results with the appropriate persons.
Recommend and provide advice on orthopaedic goods and pieces of equipment such as braces, slings or elbow supports. Provide individual advice depending on customer's specific condition and needs.
Conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs, and the modification of footwear and supportive devices used to help fix these issues.
Examine, interview and measure patients to determine the kind and size of prosthetic and orthotic devices that have to be made.
Locate, retrieve and present medical records, as requested by authorized medical personnel.
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and natural history of common orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
Ensure that all prosthetic-orthotic devices are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.
Various types of orthopaedic supplies such as braces and arm supports, used for physical therapy or physical rehabilitation.
Ensure that the prosthetic-orthotic devices fit the patient according to specifications. Test and evaluate them to ensure that they work as intended. Make adjustments to ensure proper fit, function and comfort.
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
The materials used to create prosthetic-orthotic devices such as polymers, thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather. In the choice of materials, attention must be paid to medical regulations, cost and biocompatibility.
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
Replace and repair orthopaedic material such as prostheses, technical supports and rehabilitation aids.
Fabricate and fit casts for prostheses for patients with partial or total absence of limb; measure, model and produce casts for prostheses and evaluate their fit on the patient.
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
Educate patient`s caregivers, family, or employer on how to accommodate and care for the patient.