Elizabeth Seton Children’s · 2 hours ago
Adaptive Equipment Technician - Full Time Day
Yonkers, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35.01/hr - $37.32/hrElizabeth Seton Children’s is dedicated to providing care for children with special needs. The Adaptive Equipment Technician is responsible for fabricating and maintaining adaptive devices for residents, assisting therapy staff, and ensuring that all equipment meets safety and quality standards.
Health CareHospitalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures and everyday practices
Continually strive to improve the organization’s systems and/or services
Make decisions as a team to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures
Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy
To fabricate prescribed adaptive positioning devices upon receipt of specifications as per work orders (measure, outline, cut, sew, drill, hammer, screw) and also use of workshop machinery and industrial sewing machine
To repair, make necessary revisions to and provide maintenance of devices upon receipt of work order
Dispense equipment to therapists/neighborhoods upon completion (all work requested is done, item is clean, safe, name tags on all pieces, paperwork completed)
Attendance required at in-house adaptive equipment clinics to assess seating needs
Emergency repairs of wheelchairs and positioning devices as needed
Assist in the inventory and organization of adaptive equipment workshop and tools/supplies on an ongoing basis
Understanding & involvement in inventory/maintenance of the adapted equipment workshop
Input in purchasing of supplies for adaptive equipment workshop
To maintain and track the return of equipment no longer used by residents in the facility as well as residents discharged from the facility
Maintenance review of all equipment returned to inventory
Working in a proficient & cost-effective manner as is required for the adapted equipment workshop
Participation in the in-service education to enhance clinical and professional competence
To assist the adaptive equipment and rehabilitation staff as needed. Contribute to and promote a collaborative work environment. Exchanging of skills and procedures is important for this niche role
To Prioritize work orders for repairs and complete as per need
To complete work order documentation as jobs are completed and ready for fittings and/or being dispensed
Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other Pediatric Center policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with residents and their families
Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Experience working complex rehabilitation technology, with adaptive equipment such as, tilt in space and power wheelchairs, use of tools required for the fabrication and repair of wheelchair and other adaptive equipment
Strong experience with craftsmanship and carpentry skills
Strong communication skills, adaptable learner and attentive listener with critical and creative thinking ability
Ability to problem solve, trouble shoot mechanical and/or electrical issues
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident's blood/body fluids
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary
Preferred
Strong preference for individual with industrial sewing experience and/or automotive, marine, or airplane upholstery
Experience with 3D printing and Computer aided design (CAD) is plus
Company
Elizabeth Seton Children’s
Elizabeth Seton Children’s is a family of non-profit organizations that offers medical services, nursing, and respiratory care.
Founded in 1988
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patricia Tursi
Chief Executive Officer
Carmela Senese
Chief Rehabilitation Officer
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