Seating Technician I

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as the majority of In-Patient Neurological services in Calgary. The present caseload for this position is a Seating Technician, with the potential for coverage on any unit/service as required. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and/or equipment. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment. Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus. Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrates commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.

As a Seating Technician, you will design, modify, fabricate, assemble and repair custom and commercial seating systems under the direction of the seating clinical team. You will also repair and maintain equipment and wheelchairs as required, and support area operations by ordering equipment and supplies, maintaining equipment, keeping the work area clean, and completing documentation required for billing purposes.

Completion of Grade 12. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the area of seating and fabrication of custom seating.

BLS for Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification issued within the last 12 months prior to commencement of employment. Ability to physically manage repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and equipment.

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program. Experience within the last year working with adults in an acute care hospital preferred.