Wheelchair Specialist I

Wheelchair Specialist II

The Wheelchair Specialist II fabricates, adjusts, repairs and transfers wheelchair and seating devices as outlined by the clinician, utilizing a variety of hand and power tools, machines and materials. Transports equipment and maintains shop area and offsite storage/van. Shriners Children's Salt Lake City is looking for a Wheelchair Specialist II to join our amazing team!

Schedule: Full time, 1.0 FTE

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, develops the skills necessary to correctly repair or make adjustments to wheelchair and seating devices according to verbal and/or written instructions, sketches or diagrams.
• Assists clinician with patients as need arises. Is courteous & professional with patients, families and staff.
• Demonstrates correct/consistent use of safety devices appropriate to each job task, including a safety "check-out" by the Orthotic Lead Technician.
• Performs assigned clean-up tasks during assigned dept. clean-up. Assists others w/duties if time permits.
• Maintains accurate work order records as outlined by the clinician; completes forms according to written guidelines.
• Drives hospital pick up truck or vans when needed to transport, load/unload and relocate wheelchairs, equipment, components and supplies between Shriners Hospital therapy department and warehouse storage units, vendor shops, stores, and donation sites.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• BLS

Preferred

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Fabricating seating devices
• Purchasing/or supply chain experience in a healthcare setting
• Seating and mobility technology