Acute Dialysis Equipment Technician

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Syracuse, NY

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Dialysis Equipment Technician ensures all dialysis machines, systems, and equipment used in our SUNY Upstate Hospital Services Program are properly functioning and safe for use. Schedule: Full-time, five 8-hour shifts starting at 8am, Monday-Friday Compensation: Pay range from $20-$29 per hour, depending on dialysis experience

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• Minimum three to six months experience maintaining and servicing dialysis equipment and systems required
• Experience with reverse osmosis water treatment systems and centralized RO systems required
• Must successfully complete assigned manufacturer training courses within 12 months
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Nice To Haves

• A college degree or some college credit a plus

Responsibilities

• Repairs, calibrates and maintains dialysis delivery equipment used in our acute hospital services locations to ensure proper function and safety.
• Oversees and upgrades reverse osmosis water treatment systems at the hospital unit.
• Provides routine maintenance and repair of water treatment systems.
• Orders parts and manages inventory for all dialysis equipment, following DCI procedures.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows AAMI standards for water safety and for reprocessing.
• Documents repairs and maintenance according to DCI policy.
• Performs and documents air quality testing and takes appropriate actions.
• Knows and follows procedures relating to hazardous chemical use, storage and disposal.
• Knows and follows procedures relating to medical waste storage and disposal.
• Strictly observes infection control and safety procedures.
• Participates in and supports clinic quality improvement activities and risk management programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED