Dialysis Biomed Technician - Day Shift - Includes Weekend Hours

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

4d•$56,000 - $67,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Dialysis Technicians are critical members of the team who maintain the environment, including water treatment and equipment according to SBUH, Manufacturer, DOH, CMS, JC and AAMI specifications. They repair and maintain equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. They oversee the nursing assistants related to their technical role, and collaborate with the nursing staff related to the technical operations of the unit. In addition, they collectively work with other departments (e.g. plumbing, plant management, electricians, housekeeping, and respiratory) for services required for the daily operation of the unit. Furthermore, they work efficiently and effectively with the Medical, Nursing and Technical staff. They manage inventory supplies on the dialysis unit, as well as in the Pavilion. Also, they maintain an inventory of all dialysis equipment in the Towers, and the Pavilion. This position has overnight and Sunday on-call responsibilities. Manage the preparation, operation, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of the Dialysis equipment, including all equipment related to the reverse osmosis system, central delivery system, and bicarbonate mixer, and maintenance of logs. Setting up/Taking down the dialysis machine for patient use including spiking the normal saline, priming, checking connection of the dialyzer, discarding used dialysis lines and all subsequent steps on dialysis unit and patient bedside. Assigns and supervises the nursing assistants who are performing technical duties related to the technical operation of the dialysis unit. Orders and maintains supplies in the Hospital Dialysis Unit, as well as the Pavilion. Maintains all aspects of water quality, including logs in accordance with NYDOH, ESRD and federal guidelines. This position will require the selected candidate to work in various environments throughout the facility (Towers, Pavilion, Acute Dialysis Unit, Small Technician Lab). This candidate selected for this position will also need to have the ability to move dialysis machines and portable r/o machines and able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds. This is a temporary position that may end at any time.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
At least 2 years of general Dialysis experience.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills.
Excellent multi-tasking skills.
Works well with others, can work independently, and motivated to learn and can be flexible.
Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Oversee’s the overall technical operation of the Dialysis Unit, including the Reverse Osmosis Room under the direct supervision of the Chief Technician.
Performs required maintenance on machines, as directed.
Collects cultures on dialysis equipment, maintains logs, and communicates abnormal results with Chief Technician, Nurse Manager and Medical Director.
Performs disinfection of machines, and central delivery system, as directed.
Communicates with Baxter for repairs and maintenance, as needed.
Performs tests/tasks related to normal dialysis operation and maintains logs daily.
Collaborates with the nursing staff to ensure safe and timely dialysis treatments.
Attends bi-weekly Renal Dialysis meetings and communicates abnormal test result with the Medical Director, as needed.
Supervises nursing assistant staff related to technical duties they have been deemed competent to perform independently.
Conducts in-services, and educational opportunities, and is a resource for all dialysis staff.