Dialysis Machine Technician

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Instrumentation Specialist / Dialysis Machine Technician. The successful candidate will: Prepare and repair Hemodialysis equipment for treatments and use; monitor calibrations of machines, related equipment as per manufactures guidelines: responsible for maintenance, emergency repairs and servicing of equipment. disassemble equipment and repair/replace defective parts: reassemble, adjust and calibrate precision components. perform analysis and isolate of mechanical or electronic malfunctions. inspect and test equipment and apparatus to insure specified functional qualities. Perform preventive maintenance and quality control. Conduct staff teaching and in-services; cleans and sanitizes equipment using appropriate agents. Familiarity and knowledge of dialysis water system, DOH regulations and dialysis. Adhere to internal control established for department. Collect water samples. Perform water testing for chlorine. Mix bicarb bath solution. Record all work performed such as result of test. diagnosis and repairs. Demonstrate concerns for cleanliness of self, tools, and work area. Store and stock equipment safely and clearly dated. Follows infection control guidelines as per Hemodialysis guidelines. Ensure compliance with the Department of Health and the manufacture's recommendations for environmental standards. Transport equipment. Respond to equipment problems of home patients as needed. Respond in a timely manner to all duties and task. Set up bedside machines. Be available to work on-call shifts as needed. Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Certification in Fresenius H/K/T Machines
Certification in water treatment
Experience working with RO system

Responsibilities

Prepare and repair Hemodialysis equipment for treatments and use
Monitor calibrations of machines, related equipment as per manufactures guidelines
Responsible for maintenance, emergency repairs and servicing of equipment
Disassemble equipment and repair/replace defective parts
Reassemble, adjust and calibrate precision components
Perform analysis and isolate of mechanical or electronic malfunctions
Inspect and test equipment and apparatus to insure specified functional qualities
Perform preventive maintenance and quality control
Conduct staff teaching and in-services
Cleans and sanitizes equipment using appropriate agents
Familiarity and knowledge of dialysis water system, DOH regulations and dialysis
Adhere to internal control established for department
Collect water samples
Perform water testing for chlorine
Mix bicarb bath solution
Record all work performed such as result of test, diagnosis and repairs
Demonstrate concerns for cleanliness of self, tools, and work area
Store and stock equipment safely and clearly dated
Follows infection control guidelines as per Hemodialysis guidelines
Ensure compliance with the Department of Health and the manufacture's recommendations for environmental standards
Transport equipment
Respond to equipment problems of home patients as needed
Respond in a timely manner to all duties and task
Set up bedside machines
Be available to work on-call shifts as needed
Perform related duties as required