What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op 3D Printing Specialist position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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JOB SUMMARY
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This is a Temporary position that has an expected period of employment lasting 3-6 months.
The co-op/intern will be responsible for co-managing the 3D Printing program and service area within the 3D Experience Center at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Working with the Director of Good Shepherd Creates and the 3D Printing Clinical Specialist, the co-op will be a stakeholder in ensuring the success of the Good Shepherd 3D printing program and will serve as a thought leader for the use of additive manufacturing within rehabilitative care. They will be exposed to engineering services and FDM production in a medical environment where patient-specific solutions are 3D printed.
Additional responsibilities include: Assisting the department with engineering support, design validation and verification for 3D printed devices, testing and improving upon product development workflows, co-leading make-a-thon and educational events, and ensuring stakeholder engagement with the program through the use of Design Thinking to develop and build resources and increase utilization of 3D printing.
Optional projects include: building a use case for 3D scanning, improving the coding for Cura for use with the Epsilon W50, and creating a filament recycling program, amongst others. Daily tasks may include co-managing 3D print requests and assisting with 3D printer maintenance and upgrades, and others as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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CONDUCTS DESIGN VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION
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Develops testing procedures for devices
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Develops algorithms to automate testing workflows
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Trains company employees in new processes
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TESTS AND IMPROVES UPON PRODUCT WORKFLOWS
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Co-manages incoming requests with 3D printing Clinical Specialist, from design request through fabrication and delivery
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Assists with 3D Printer maintenance and applicable upgrades
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Troubleshoots and resolves production issues by applying engineering principles and problem-solving skills
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Evaluates and improves printer performance
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Makes post-processing recommendations
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DRIVES STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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Interviews and brainstorms with clinicians and staff to improve knowledge of how and when to engage with 3D printing
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Brings engineering perspective to identify 3D printing needs within the network
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Develops and builds clinician-friendly resources to increase utilization of 3D Printing as a tool in rehab
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Conducts community facing presentations related to makers skills & 3D Printing
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CO-LEADS MAKE-A-THON EVENT (June)
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Optional: Submits project to Make:Able challenge
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OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
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Researches and builds use case for 3D scanning as a method for device design and fabrication
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Considers and suggests methods of recycling filament to reduce waste
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Assists with research related to 3D printing in healthcare
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Suggests improvements within Cura Slicing software
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By rewriting coding for improved use of the Epsilon printer
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By Creating filament profiles
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Seeks out additional open-source devices
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Tests in current state and/or redesigns for use in rehab
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ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
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By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
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Making or recommending necessary adjustments
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Adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
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PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
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By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
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By adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
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RESPECTS PATIENTS
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By recognizing their rights
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Providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
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Maintaining confidentiality.
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MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
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Cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
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ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
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By following manufacturers’ instructions
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Troubleshooting malfunctions
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Processing requisitions for repair
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Maintaining equipment inventories
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Evaluating new equipment and techniques.
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MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY
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By checking stock to determine inventory level
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Anticipating needed supplies
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Placing and expediting orders for supplies
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Verifying receipt of supplies
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Using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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By attending educational workshops
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Reviewing professional publications
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Establishing personal networks
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Attending required annual in-services
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
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By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers’ requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
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PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
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By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
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Acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
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Communicating performance outcomes and results
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Responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education
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High school diploma, GED or equivalent required. Pursuit of higher education preferred.
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Work Experience
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Prior work in healthcare and/or role utilizing 3D printing preferred
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Licenses / Certifications
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n/a
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