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The area of operation (VO) assistive devices is responsible for all assistive device areas currently funded by Region Skåne. This includes assistive devices for people with mobility, vision, hearing, communication, and cognitive impairments, medical treatment aids, orthopedic technical aids, and pharmaceutical-related products.

VO assistive devices has five reception units, all characterized by positive engagement, close collaboration, good cohesion, and broad expertise. Here, unit secretaries, assistive device technicians, and assistive device consultants work together with a focus on the patient.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are now looking for someone interested in a fun summer position as an assistive device technician!

As an assistive device technician, you will work with repair, maintenance, assembly, delivery, and adaptation of electric wheelchairs and children's assistive devices. You help people with disabilities to have the conditions to manage their daily lives, so a strong interest in both people and technology is important. You will work closely with assistive device consultants, prescribers, and patients. You will also collaborate closely with other assistive device technicians who can support you in your tasks. The work takes place both at our reception units and at patients' homes.

We operate throughout Skåne, but you will be based at a reception unit either in Malmö, Lund, or Helsingborg.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has completed a secondary education with a technical focus or other education and/or experience that we consider equivalent. Additionally, you have good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing. A valid B driver's license for a manual transmission vehicle is a requirement. Furthermore, you are an experienced user of tools and machinery. It is considered an advantage if you have previously worked with people with disabilities and if you have basic competence in practical electrical engineering.

To thrive as an assistive device technician, you need to have a good ability to work both independently and in a team and a strong desire to provide good service. There are high demands on your ability to plan, organize, and drive your work independently. Additionally, it is important that you have good problem-solving skills. Personal suitability is highly valued.

In the event of employment, a check against the suspicion and criminal record register will be conducted.

This recruitment will take place on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application today!

Please note that this advertisement is published under several different locations linked to a main advertisement. Therefore, you may be redirected when applying for the job.

OTHER

Region Skåne exists to ensure that everyone living in Skåne feels good and has hope for the future. Through limitless collaborations and care, the best conditions for a healthy life within business, public transport, culture, and healthcare in Skåne are created. Together, we make life more possible.

Psychiatry, habilitation, and assistive devices are the second largest administration with operations throughout Skåne. We have a broad mission where many different competencies together provide our patients with the best care and support. With curiosity and great interest, we also invest in development and research.

The mission within psychiatry is to provide specialized care in publicly operated child, adult, and forensic psychiatry. Habilitation conducts habilitation and rehabilitation within publicly operated child, youth, and adult habilitation. Assistive devices are tasked with managing assistive devices prescribed to patients in Skåne. Within the administration, there are also vision, hearing, and deaf services and youth clinics in Skåne.

At https://www.skane.se/ledigajobb (https://www.skane.se/ledigajobb), you can see the status of Region Skåne's recruitments and how many have applied for the positions.

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