Dialysis Equipment Technician Acutes

Fresenius Medical Care•Río Piedras, PR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Dialysis Equipment Technician is responsible for the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems to help ensure the safety of patients and staff. The role also involves inventory, housekeeping, and supporting cost containment. The technician supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer-service philosophy and follows its Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and policies. The position maintains and repairs water-treatment, dialysis, medical, and testing equipment, as well as mechanical and electrical systems, following manufacturer recommendations and FMCNA procedures. It documents maintenance, repairs, safety checks, and routine tasks; maintains clean and safe areas; calibrates testing equipment; and coordinates medical-waste disposal. The technician also helps manage supplies, purchase orders, and inventory. The technician maintains visibility with patients during treatment when possible, responds to patient questions and concerns, and may explain water-treatment equipment and dialysis machines to patients. Administrative work includes processing water and dialysate samples and contributing to technical QAPI activities. The role may require assistance at other facilities or acute programs and transport of equipment and supplies. The work is in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. Some exposure to chemicals and infectious materials is possible; training is provided. The position involves considerable physical activity, including standing and walking, bending, moving heavy loads with required equipment or assistance, and lifting chemical or water solutions. Emergency duties may include following procedures to support patient safety.

Requirements

High school diploma, vocational diploma, or GED.
At least six months of experience in a technical industry or hospital setting.
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including problem-solving in a medical or healthcare environment.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to cover other facilities and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Successful completion of the FMCNA Training Program for Technical Staff is required for continued employment.
Compliance with the respiratory fit policy requirements for newly hired or promoted incumbents.
Ability to perform moderately active work, including considerable walking and standing and bending to floor level.
Ability to regularly move boxes, drums, and equipment weighing up to 600 pounds, using a dolly or other equipment for items weighing approximately 600 pounds; a two-person assist program and equipment are available for heavier loads.
Ability to frequently mix and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 50 pounds to heights of up to five feet.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Technician training or an associate degree in electronics.

Responsibilities

Maintain, test, and repair water-treatment, dialysis, medical, and testing equipment and mechanical and electrical systems according to manufacturer recommendations and FMCNA procedures.
Document maintenance, repairs, safety checks, and routine tasks in a timely manner.
Conduct housekeeping checks, follow up on housekeeping problems, and maintain safe, clean areas and environmental integrity.
Clean and disinfect water-treatment equipment.
Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
Perform building maintenance as needed.
Coordinate medical-waste disposal.
Collect and organize supplies, restock relevant areas, and assist with ordering and receiving disposable supplies.
Assist in creating SAP purchase orders and conducting monthly and quarterly supply inventories, including cost reporting through facility records.
Evaluate and report equipment inventory to appropriate sources.
Conduct daily walk-throughs during treatment times when possible and remain available for patient questions and concerns.
Provide instructive tours of water-treatment equipment and explain basic machine functions when requested.
Process water and dialysate samples according to procedures and package samples for shipping.
Participate in the completion and documentation of technical QAPI activities as appropriate.
Assist other facilities and/or acute programs and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Follow documented FMCNA emergency procedures to support patient well-being and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend technical training required by state or federal regulations and FMCNA policy.