Gaming & Technology Specialist
85940BR
Patient Services-Child Life
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$20.63-$31.46 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
This role helps supports our team within Child Life. Option for five, 8.5hr days or four, 10.5hr days. Friday is required for work.
Key Responsibilities:
Promotes optimal adjustment of patients and families through the use of technology to aid in coping and understanding of their treatment, illness, and disability.
• Provides appropriate gaming and technology-based interventions based on assessment in
collaboration with Child Life Specialist or medical team.
• Oversees bedside and group gaming and VR experience programs including inventory, set-up
and maintenance.
• Participates as a member of unit multidisciplinary team and act as a resource for staff, sharing
resources and information pertaining to the appropriate use of technology.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with organizations in partnership with the Trust who wish to
support the Hospital through technology and technology based programming.
Develops and maintains program statistics as appropriate.
• Develop Job Aids and Standard Work documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with Volunteer Office staff in recruitment and management of tech volunteers,
oversight and training of volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, IT, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Experience working with school-age children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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