Summary

To provide technical advice to health care professionals and patients on equipment for the disabled and manufacture rehabilitative equipment.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Essential:

• Provide functional assistance and coordination of assignments with the CRTS to ensure equipment services are provided in a time frame consistent with department goals
• Provide follow-up services for patients that may require seating adjustments, programing of power equipment, maintenance, installation of components, training, or other related services
• Deliver or pick-up loaner and demo equipment. Assisting patients with equipment trials
• Coordinate and preform the scheduling and delivery of equipment, pick-ups, and in-home patient equipment set-up. Completing all required documentation to meet compliance requirements.
• Provide services in the home care or clinic setting for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations as appropriate and determined by the CRTS and department leadership.
• Monitor manufacturer 'demo' equipment for proper storage and processing.
• Attend in-services, seminars, technical training courses, and conferences as necessary to maintain current knowledge of equipment and standards required for the provision of care

Related Duties:

• Complies with all University of Michigan and departmental standards and expectations.
• Supports the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes at Post- Acute Care Services.
• Provide back up support to the repair department as necessary and appropriate.
• Participate in the development of training manuals, customer service documents and educational materials.
• Participate in the development of WSS goals and objectives.
• Contribute to process improvement endeavors in functional area, including policy and procedure review, maintenance, and development.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• A high school diploma or an equivalent of education and experience.
• A valid chauffeurs driver's license or meets qualification requirements (must obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Some experience in both engineering and rehabilitation is desirable.
• Some knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and computer engineering, as well as computer hardware and software is desirable.
• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250435

Working Title

Non-Certified Rehabilitation Engineer

Job Title

Non Cert Rehabilitation Engr

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Wheelchair Seating Service

Posting Begin/End Date

6/19/2024 - 6/26/2024

Career Interest

Patient Care Services