Rehabilitation Technologist - Mobility & Assistive Technology

About Shepherd Center

With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multi-trauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with co-workers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Rehabilitation Technologist performs several duties to ensure that patient rehabilitation mobility successfully meets patient needs.
• Maintains equipment including wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment for the inpatient and day program population as well as patient in-room equipment such as call systems switches and laptop computers.
• Arranges for the day-to-day maintenance and support for assistive technology systems.
• Performs quality checks and documentation of assistive technology systems.
• Maintains proper supply of nurse call devices adaptive switches DME and other equipment.
• Programs Wheelchairs seating system microcontrollers or patient laptop computers so that they function as expected and in a safe way for all customers.
• Documents operation instructions schematics and drawings or inventory and safety checks. Clean and restock equipment.
• Other duties as assigned/needed.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree (or degree in progress) in engineering computer science biomedical sciences or assistive technology from an accredited college is preferred.
• May be waived with 6 years of related background along with 2 years of work experience demonstrating proficiency of AT/DME systems.

REQUIRED LICENSURE

• N/A

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION

• N/A

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a variety of tasks involving using shop equipment for the maintenance.
• Strong work experience in technology or the DME field and related hospital experience.
• Knowledge of DME service and mechanics is preferred
• Knowledge about hospital disinfection and cleaning procedures.

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS

• Must be able to build modify and troubleshoot electronic circuits.
• Knowledge of computer software Windows Word.
• Knowledge of Adaptive computer software and hardware such as Head Mouse Darci Morse Code Dragon NaturallySpeaking etc.
• Must be able to read and create technical documents i.e.: schematics flow and procedure documents.
• Must be able to apply technical information to address specific patient problems.
• Technologist focusing on DME they must have an understanding of the computer programming adjustment and troubleshooting for power wheelchairs and related equipment such as laptops as programming tools.
• Additionally the Rehab Technologist must be proficient in using common hand tools in various positions and spaces.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical mindset easily adaptable to rehabilitation mechanical equipment and tasks.
• Hands on mechanical experience preferred. Knowledge of electronic device setup and maintenance.
• Excellent verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Self-motivated toward high performance.
• Excellent problem resolution skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.