Dialysis Biomed Technician Full-time Evening Shift

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Dialysis Biomed Technician maintains the dialysis environment, including water treatment and equipment, in accordance with SBUH, manufacturer, DOH, CMS, JC, and AAMI specifications. The technician repairs and maintains equipment according to manufacturer recommendations, oversees nursing assistants in their technical duties, and collaborates with nursing staff on the unit’s technical operations. The role also coordinates with departments such as plumbing, plant management, electricians, housekeeping, and respiratory services to support daily unit operations, and works with medical, nursing, and technical staff. The technician manages supplies and equipment inventories for the Hospital Dialysis Unit and Pavilion, and has overnight and Sunday on-call responsibilities.

The position manages the preparation, operation, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of dialysis equipment, including reverse osmosis systems, central delivery systems, and bicarbonate mixers, as well as associated logs. Duties include preparing and taking down dialysis machines for patient use and supporting technical operations at the patient bedside. The technician works under the direct supervision of the Chief Technician and may work in the Towers, Pavilion, Acute Dialysis Unit, and Small Technician Lab. The role requires moving dialysis machines and portable reverse-osmosis machines and lifting at least 70 pounds.

The position is full-time on the evening shift. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. The position may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair, and may be designated essential during institutional emergencies.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of general dialysis experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Motivation to learn and flexibility.
• Ability to work with the dedicated renal healthcare team.
• Ability to work in various facility environments, including the Towers, Pavilion, Acute Dialysis Unit, and Small Technician Lab.
• Ability to move dialysis machines and portable reverse-osmosis machines and lift at least 70 pounds.
• Ability to meet pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination and medical clearance, electronic reference checks with at least three professional references, a 4-panel drug screen, regulatory pre-employment screenings, and providing copies of required New York State licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or biomedical degree.
• Inpatient acute-care dialysis experience.
• Chronic dialysis experience.
• Five or more years of general dialysis experience.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Bonnet, Gambro Phoenix, Prisma-flex, and/or Water Treatment certifications.
• Knowledge of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and peritoneal dialysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation, operation, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of dialysis equipment, including reverse osmosis systems, central delivery systems, and bicarbonate mixers; maintain associated logs.
• Set up and take down dialysis machines for patient use, including spiking normal saline, priming, checking dialyzer connections, and discarding used dialysis lines and completing related unit and bedside steps.
• Oversee the technical operation of the Dialysis Unit, including the Reverse Osmosis Room, under the direct supervision of the Chief Technician.
• Perform required maintenance on machines as directed.
• Collect cultures on dialysis equipment, maintain logs, and communicate abnormal results to the Chief Technician, Nurse Manager, and Medical Director.
• Disinfect machines and the central delivery system as directed.
• Communicate with Baxter regarding repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Perform tests and tasks related to normal dialysis operations and maintain daily logs.
• Maintain all aspects of water quality and associated logs in accordance with NYDOH, ESRD, and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to support safe and timely dialysis treatments.
• Attend bi-weekly Renal Dialysis meetings and communicate abnormal test results to the Medical Director as needed.
• Assign and supervise nursing assistants performing technical duties, including duties they have been deemed competent to perform independently.
• Conduct in-services and educational opportunities and serve as a resource for dialysis staff.
• Order and maintain supplies for the Hospital Dialysis Unit and Pavilion.
• Maintain an inventory of dialysis equipment in the Towers and Pavilion.
• Coordinate with other hospital departments to obtain services needed for daily unit operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including generous leave and health insurance.
• Participation in the state pension system.
• Some full-time positions may include location pay and shift differentials, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed