Rehabilitation Technologist – Mobility & Assistive Technology Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

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 by U.S. News as one of the nation’s 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 Center’s 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. 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. The Rehabilitation Technologist designs, develops, modifies, maintains, and repairs assistive devices to ensure an effective set of tools is available for use with patient evaluations relative to rehabilitation device needs. This role helps facilitate patients’ recovery and mobile adaptability by providing optimal devices that contribute to patient rehabilitation mobility.

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

Bachelor’s 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 N/A WORKING CONDITIONS

Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. 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 recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Don’t see a specific job that interest you? Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we’ll get in touch if there’s a role that seems like a good match. We’re often recognized among the best employers and as a best place to work. Many of our staff have been here for decades. We have a culture of hope, humor, and hard work that helps patients achieve their highest levels of independence with dignity.