Supervisor, Renal Dialysis Technical - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Red Bank, NJ

About The Position

The Supervisor, Renal Dialysis Technical leads a team of hemodialysis/dialysis technicians and coordinates equipment-related activities. The role ensures proper maintenance of hemodialysis and water treatment equipment, regulatory compliance, inventory management, and a culture of quality and continuous improvement. The supervisor oversees technical staff and ensures work is completed effectively and efficiently, applying technical expertise and leadership with a focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance. In the absence of the Administrative Director, the supervisor assumes responsibility for non-nursing functions of the unit and must be available for technical issues and emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The position is full-time and has a stated minimum annual rate of $92,144. HMH describes a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time positions of 20 or more hours per week, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent GED program.
Three to five years of experience as a Hemodialysis/BioMed Equipment Technologist.
Three to five years of experience with dialysis-related equipment and systems.
At least one year of experience using, repairing, and maintaining one or more Fresenius T, K2, or K Hemodialysis Machines.
At least one year of experience with hemodialysis water treatment systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, potentially including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Fresenius Renal Technologies Machine Technical Training Certificate on a Fresenius machine such as the T, K2, or K Hemodialysis Machine.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and push and pull at least 50 pounds.
Availability for technical issues and emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Experience in a supervisory role in the technical field.
Certified Hemodialysis BioMedical Technician.

Responsibilities

Bases practice on Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Guidelines for Recommended Practice.
Performs hemodialysis machine repairs and preventive maintenance and maintains central and portable water treatment systems; where applicable, assists in safely taking malfunctioning machines offline during patient treatments.
Maintains daily operations of water treatment systems and hemodialysis machines.
Collects and processes water and dialysate samples; participates in evaluating and reporting quality results according to relevant policies; and oversees source water testing for assigned hospitals as applicable.
Develops, coordinates, and monitors systems and processes related to water treatment and hemodialysis machines.
Coordinates and assists technical staff with machine repairs and preventive maintenance.
Schedules technical staff within the Renal Unit to meet workload requirements.
Manages inventory, orders supplies, maintains par levels, and ensures equipment and supplies are available for repairs, maintenance, and daily operations.
Coordinates repairs or service calls for equipment that technical staff cannot service.
Performs quality assurance reviews and audits to ensure systems meet applicable DOH, Joint Commission, AAMI, CDC, OSHA, EPA, and ESRD standards and regulations; attends inpatient dialysis accreditation and network assessment visits as required.
Participates in network committees, including inpatient Water Management and Infection Control committees, and in QAI meetings; participates in monthly outpatient clinic meetings and quarterly meetings with contracted inpatient providers.
Assists in developing new or revised policies and procedures reflecting current practice.
Supervises and leads the Technical Team with respect to scheduling, training, and daily operations.
Reviews Biomed-related reports, including cultures and technical issues, and takes corrective action under applicable regulatory guidelines; oversees dialysis Biomed responsibilities and other network requirements across assigned medical centers.
Reviews service and vendor contracts for renewal, including laboratory and maintenance services.
Conducts onsite visits at each assigned inpatient setting at least twice yearly and completes monthly Environment of Care rounds with facility management for outpatient clinics.
Communicates facility issues to internal facilities or realty departments and ensures routine facility safety tests, such as backup generator load tests, are completed.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts at least 30 pounds and pushes and pulls at least 50 pounds.