This position works 40 hours a week, from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Construct, alter, and repair adaptive equipment, including power/manual wheelchairs, positioning devices, ADL equipment, transportation aides, and mobility devices, utilizing a diverse range of materials and specialized machinery.

• Adhere to precise specifications and follow written/verbal instructions to perform repairs, maintenance, cleaning, and alterations on adaptive/mobility equipment, ensuring optimal functionality.

• Collaborate closely with therapists and equipment specialists to precisely fit and adjust adaptive equipment to meet individual patient requirements, enhancing their overall comfort and mobility.

• Communicate clear and concise instructions to patients on the proper usage and handling of adaptive/mobility equipment, enabling them to effectively integrate these tools into their daily lives.

• Conduct routine maintenance, preventive upkeep, and thorough cleaning of all adaptive/mobility equipment to sustain their longevity and performance, ensuring a consistent standard of quality.

• Maintain a meticulously organized and sanitary workspace, as well as manage equipment and supplies, to facilitate efficient operations and uphold a professional environment.

• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and off-site professional development workshops as directed, fostering ongoing skill enhancement and knowledge growth.

• Engage with a diverse array of tools and techniques, including welding equipment, grinding wheels, forges, shoe repair machines, riveting machines, drills, and hand tools, to meticulously craft and repair adaptive equipment.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of adaptive equipment designs and processes through thoughtful innovation and problem-solving, aligning with the hospital's commitment to advancing patient care.

• Foster a strong commitment to patient well-being and maintain a high standard of ethical conduct, professionalism, and empathy in interactions with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment, and materials employed in fabricating, altering, and repairing adaptive equipment.

• Strong grasp of techniques utilized in measuring and fitting patients for adaptive equipment.

• Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for innovative equipment modifications.

• Demonstrated ability in utilizing tools, equipment, and materials for fabricating, altering, and repairing adaptive equipment, encompassing measuring instruments and devices like calipers, tape measures, and rulers.

• Capacity to lift, pull, push, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of materials commonly used in adaptive equipment construction.

• Previous experience in constructing, modifying, or repairing mobility aids or adaptive devices.

• Excellent communication abilities to interact effectively with patients, therapists, and colleagues.

• Detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate fitting and adjustments of adaptive equipment.

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting, particularly with patient care and safety considerations.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of adaptive equipment technology.

• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.

MA Department of Public Health Overview:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. According to comparative analyses, Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states, but we still face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

More information can be found at: www.mass.gov/DPH

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment and Staffing at 1-800-510-4122, option 4.

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Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the fabrication, alteration, and repair of adaptive equipment or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.

Substitution:

Successful completion of training in an orthopedics or prosthesis program approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics may be substituted for the required experience.

Special Requirements: None.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.