Clinical Engineering Tech-Sr Dialysis

Rochester Regional Health•East Ridge, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ongoing maintenance, repairs, and calibration of equipment used in both acute and chronic hemodialysis units and monitoring of associated water systems.

Requirements

High School Education
Mechanical/Technical Experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) (Word)
Knowledge of basic tools and test equipment.
Fresenius 2008 T level 1 dialysis system training

Responsibilities

Utilizes personal protection equipment and work practice controls to prevent/minimize occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and teaches same.
Prepares and tests bicarbonate and acid concentrate for hemodialysis as needed.
Accurately documents activities in established unit records.
Repairs and performs all preventative maintenance including calibration testing, disinfecting, and cleaning of hemodialysis systems.
Performs preventative maintenance and monitoring on all water treatment systems, both portable and central. This includes culturing, membrane washing, disinfecting, rinsing, and central loop disinfecting.
Meets with outside service representatives and objectively compares various manufacturers' products as requested by the Chief Dialysis Technician.
Orders parts for water system and hemodialysis equipment as necessary.
Collection and documentation of data for technical quality assurance program.
Review all technical documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Implements/oversees corrective measures under the direction of the Chief Technician.
Effectively communicates and consults with medical and professional staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely utilizes knowledge of bio-medical designs and electronics.
Objectively compares various manufacturers’ products as requested by the Chief Dialysis Technician.
Provides in-services to staff regarding technical aspects of the dialysis unit as requested by the Chief Dialysis Technician.
Explains theory of use and demonstrates correct operation of various types of dialysis equipment.
Trains and ensures competency of technical staff at all dialysis service sites.
Provides in-services/training to New Hires for repairs and preventative maintenance including troubleshooting, calibration testing, disinfecting, and cleaning of hemodialysis systems.
Assumes responsibility, along with the Chief Technician, for meeting all unit and regulatory standards for the technical aspects of acute and chronic hemodialysis for RRH dialysis services.
Responsible to review documentation errors/omissions with technical staff.
Tracks documentation performance of technical staff, and reports to Chief Technician.
Performs other duties as assigned.