Seating/Positioning Tech- Per Diem Evening

Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.

Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.

At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.

Job Summary

Fabricates seating and positioning equipment for patients in the inpatient units at Children s Specialized Hospital. Maintains all patient positioning equipment in safe working condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Quick and efficient fabrication of seating & positioning equipment utilized by the hospital employing largely carpentry skills.
• Operate equipment in safe, professional manner as directed by Seating & Positioning Technician.
• Fit, adjust and adapt patient equipment, largely seating & positioning devices, at direction of project leaders within department or therapists treating a particular patient.
• Travel to other hospital locations, institutions and/or patient homes to service clients.

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or will be required to obtain High School Diploma/GED with 6 months of hire
• Technical or trade school training in the areas of construction, mechanics or carpentry is desired.
• Knowledge of wheelchair and other adaptive equipment is desired.
• Knowledge and use of basic shop tools required to work with a variety of materials and tools in the construction of patient seating and positioning equipment.
• Must have valid drivers license, clean driving record.
• Good organizational and inventory skills.

Job Specific Contacts

• Regular contact with personnel of all departments, especially Therapy staff.

Physical Demands

• All hospital locations, institutions and/or patient homes.