Dialysis Biomedical Technician

Job description

Your job is more than a job The Dialysis Biomedical Technician provides clinical and technical support for the unit. Responsible for maintaining and repairing all dialysis machines and water treatment systems in the dialysis unit. GENERAL DUTIES Equipment Care: Maintains, repairs all dialysis machines and water treatment equipment at a facility. Ensures these systems are running properly and the equipment is working according to strict specifications. Repairs or replace parts as necessary and makes sure the machine is working according to specifications. May perform preventative maintenance and repair dialysis machines. Performs maintenance checks on the machines after appropriate hours of use or as designated. Follows equipment manufactures specifications and hospital policies and procedures. Dismantles, cleans, disinfects/sterilizes dialysis machines and ancillary medical equipment. Maintains support documentation as required. Monitors R.O. system, log sheets for completeness and accuracy, noting any deviations. Assists with performing electrical safety assurance, performance testing on all dialysis machines and related electrical equipment as required. Training and Competency: Educates other clinical and biomedical technicians regarding these requirements. Provides training to dialysis teammates on taking of water cultures to ensure water quality meets Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) microbiological standards. Follows up and resolve abnormal cultures with the department manager/leader. Assists in providing instruction to dialysis teammates on the proper operation, utilization of dialysis equipment and systems. Follows proper procedures and meets state and government standards at the dialysis facility. Helps the facility meet these high standards so that guests at the facility can have a safe and comfortable treatment. Quality Improvement: Reports inventories and supply shortage to appropriate manager. Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services. Upon request, assists in performing unit-safety inspections to help ensure the same. Participates in on site ESRD surveys and inspections by state and federal surveyor when notified. Participates in quality improvement and cost containment programs. Performs monthly biomedical audit, document findings to ensure that dialysis staff follows hospital policies and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience in repair and maintenance of dialysis equipment. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.