Adaptive Equipment Tech at Upstate Cerebral Palsy

Barneveld, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wheelchair Maintenance, Adaptive Equipment Repair, Electronics Troubleshooting, Battery Maintenance, Inventory Management, Technical Documentation, Preventive Maintenance, Fabrication, Equipment Modification

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Adaptive Equipment Technician is responsible to schedule and provide maintenance and repair to wheelchairs and adaptive equipment, assist therapists with adaptive equipment needs, arrange for necessary transportation and loaners, complete all required paperwork, communicate with health care professionals on adaptive equipment issues, maintain a supply and inventory, assist with departmental maintenance and supplies and participate in Agency activities. Core Responsibilities * Schedule and provide wheelchair and adaptive equipment preventive maintenance. * Use equipment and tools necessary to repair wheelchairs and/or adaptive equipment. * Work in the area of electronics, including work with 6, 12, and 24-volt batteries. * Schedule and provide wheelchair and adaptive equipment repairs, prioritizing requests as routine or emergency. * Assist therapists in assessing fabrication, modification, and repair of adaptive equipment, as needed. * Arrange necessary transportation and for loaner wheelchairs during maintenance and repairs. * Complete all required documentation according to program regulations, including daily work logs and supply inventory logs. * Communicate with health care professionals regarding wheelchair and adaptive equipment issues. * Maintain a supply and inventory of parts from non-functioning wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment to use in needed repairs. * Assist with departmental maintenance and supplies. * Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, attending and providing in-service trainings and committees. * Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards. * Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission. Qualifications * High School Degree or equivalent * Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License Benefits Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off. * Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision * Direct Deposit * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Retirement Plan 403(b) * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave) * Tuition Reimbursement * Service Awards * Employee Appreciation Events * Employee Discounts Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org Adaptive Equip Tech [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/v06p90d58husrf0qus7eu/30401-Adaptive-Equip-Tech.doc?rlkey=tbsrpf59ai43qnmu3nxo67zz3&st=ts58wse7&dl=0]

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and modification of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. They also manage inventory, coordinate transportation for loaners, and collaborate with healthcare professionals and therapists.