Biomedical Equipment Technician - Dialysis

* Performs and oversees effective, efficient, timely maintenance, troubleshooting, repair activities and operational excellence, utilizing appropriate resources, of water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, test equipment, and the physical plant as required and recommended by the manufacturer and established company policy and procedures, including maintaining aesthetics of the equipment and water room.
* Coordinates and completes scheduled and unscheduled repair and maintenance of physical plant by company approved vendors.
* Oversees maintenance of all ancillary devices assuring it follows manufacturer's recommendations and in compliance with company policies and procedures, industry standards and local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
* Acts as equipment trouble-shooter, identifying where problems exist and recommending resolution as needed utilizing acquired knowledge of company machinery, equipment, and systems,
* Purchases and maintains an inventory of service parts using approved sources and ensures RGA and warranty parts are returned in a timely manner.
* Performs water/dialysate sample collection and processing, and reviews, evaluates, and reports quality results per applicable policies and procedures.
* Documents all daily, weekly, monthly repair and maintenance activity/repairs per applicable policies and/or procedures.
* Oversees and updates project tracking or other company tracking/documentation systems as assigned.
* Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
* Reviews water system documentation to verify compliance (i.e. readings are within parameters).
* Performs daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system, anticipating appropriate action to assure system functions as designed.
* Identifies instances where company policy and procedures are not being met including escalation of issues to next level management.

Performs monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties. Analyzes, assembles, and assimilates information and data for the CQI/QAI process and leads technical discussion, including reporting outcomes and creating and implementing improvement plans.
* Must maintain water treatment equipment qualification by completing Annual Water Training.
* Supports clinical education by administering return demonstrations during Annual Water Training.
* Must maintain current required certifications.
* Monitors and reviews patient care staff's technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation meet policy and comply with manufacturer's specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
* Attends and successfully completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy. Refer to Biomedical Technician Career Pathway Department Operating Guideline for full list of training requirements.
* Transports equipment as needed.
* Performs technical assessments and audits as directed.
* Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
* Acts as a primary mentor, role model and resource for technical staff. Sets an example of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, coworkers, and management.
* Acts as subject matter expert resource for Micro Tool Box and TMS.
* Ensures new technical staff are adequately trained and information obtained in class is applied appropriately on facility equipment and required tasks in accordance with company standard operating procedures and local, state and regulatory requirements.
* Supports and assists management by providing hands-on instruction regarding tasks as needed; observing, assessing, documenting and providing supervisor updates/feedback and knowledge/skills improvement options on trainee's proficiency and progress on required tasks; monitoring the trainee until trainee is deemed ready to work independently by management and education department.
* Engages in higher-order functions, such as committee work in cross-functional roles, policy and procedure development and revision review and feedback, project participation at regional, group and national levels, and similar functions.
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