Co-op 3D Printing Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CONDUCTS DESIGN VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

Develops testing procedures for devices

Develops algorithms to automate testing workflows

Trains company employees in new processes

TESTS AND IMPROVES UPON PRODUCT WORKFLOWS

Co-manages incoming requests with 3D printing Clinical Specialist, from design request through fabrication and delivery

Assists with 3D Printer maintenance and applicable upgrades

Troubleshoots and resolves production issues by applying engineering principles and problem-solving skills

Evaluates and improves printer performance

Makes post-processing recommendations

DRIVES STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Interviews and brainstorms with clinicians and staff to improve knowledge of how and when to engage with 3D printing

Brings engineering perspective to identify 3D printing needs within the network

Develops and builds clinician-friendly resources to increase utilization of 3D Printing as a tool in rehab

Conducts community facing presentations related to makers skills & 3D Printing

CO-LEADS MAKE-A-THON EVENT (June)

Optional: Submits project to Make:Able challenge

OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Researches and builds use case for 3D scanning as a method for device design and fabrication

Considers and suggests methods of recycling filament to reduce waste

Assists with research related to 3D printing in healthcare

Suggests improvements within Cura Slicing software

By rewriting coding for improved use of the Epsilon printer

By Creating filament profiles

Seeks out additional open-source devices

Tests in current state and/or redesigns for use in rehab

ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE

By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards

Making or recommending necessary adjustments

Adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.

PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS

By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases

By adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.

RESPECTS PATIENTS

By recognizing their rights

Providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support

Maintaining confidentiality.

MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

By complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.

ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

By following manufacturers’ instructions

Troubleshooting malfunctions

Processing requisitions for repair

Maintaining equipment inventories

Evaluating new equipment and techniques.

MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY

By checking stock to determine inventory level

Anticipating needed supplies

Placing and expediting orders for supplies

Verifying receipt of supplies

Using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

By attending educational workshops

Reviewing professional publications

Establishing personal networks

Attending required annual in-services

CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT

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.

PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events

Acting as a preceptor for new associates or students

Communicating performance outcomes and results

Responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.
 

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required. Pursuit of higher education preferred.

Work Experience

Prior work in healthcare and/or role utilizing 3D printing preferred

Licenses / Certifications

n/a