Asst Technology Prof Non-Cert
University of Michigan
Job 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*
- Provide functional assistance and coordination of assignments with the Senior 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 Senior CRTS and department leadership.
- Monitor, manufacture, 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
- 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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- A high school diploma or an equivalent of education and experience.
- A valid chauffeur driver's license or meets qualification requirements (must obtain within 30 days of employment)
Desired Qualifications*
- Some experience in both engineering and rehabilitation.
- Some knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and computer engineering, as well as computer hardware and software.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.