Dialysis Machine Technician

Job description

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.

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