JOB TITLE: Biomedical Technician

SUPERVISOR: Facility Administrator/CEO

Job Summary:

A qualified technician who is responsible for the overall operational condition; maintenance and repair of all equipment and mechanical/electrical systems in the facility; inventory control; reuse program; and maintenance of the physical plant

Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Training and experience (6 months preferred) in equipment maintenance • Experience in dialyzer reprocessing (one year preferred) • Successful completion of the Facility Water Treatment Certification program

Job Specific Accountabilities: The statements below describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to be a complete list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be delegated as required.

1. Maintain and repair equipment per manufacturers' recommendations and facility policies/procedures to ensure safe operation.

2. Establish and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all medical equipment, water treatment system, reuse system, and related mechanical/electrical systems.

3. Maintain an organized system of documentation containing records of equipment maintenance & repair, water treatment logs, reuse records, inventory control records and other documentation as required.

4. Maintain a list of emergency telephone numbers and contact people necessary for the continued operation of all equipment in the facility.

5. Maintain adequate inventory levels of supplies via outside vendors, and to ensure that deliveries are received and documented.

6. Maintain organized storage area and monitor supply usage by other department staff. Ensure stock rotation and monitor expiration dates as necessary.

7. Monitor janitorial services, pest control services, medical waste removal services, etc. employed by the facility and maintain communication with service owners/operators.

8. Oversee maintenance of the facility HVAC system, repairs to the physical plant and facility improvements as directed by the Facility Administrator or CEO.

9. Coordinate with the Facility Administrator to develop and implement policies and procedures for equipment operation to ensure patient safety.

10. Serve as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee with auditing and reporting responsibilities as directed by the Committee.

11. Prepare and submit periodic status reports to the Governing Body.

12. Participate in E.S.R.D. facility surveys.

13. Provide input relative to equipment and other physical plant needs for on-going budget planning for the facility.

14. Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Employees must consistently exhibit behaviors that enhance professional conduct and reflect the core values, standards of conduct and business ethics, work rules, values and philosophy of Pure Life Renal.

1. TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Achieving satisfactory level of technical and professional skill and knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

2. COMMUNICATION/TEAMWORK: Works effectively with others toward common goals. Uses effective communication strategies with co-workers to achieve acceptable outcomes and resolve issues.

3. QUALITY OF WORK: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

4. PATIENT FOCUS: Effectively meeting patients' needs; building productive patient relationships; taking the responsibility for patient satisfaction.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains confidentiality of patient medical and personal information.

6. SAFETY: Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices. Understands the importance of safety in the workplace.

7. DEPENDABILITY/RELIABILITY: Accepts assignments willingly and ensures thorough and timely completion with minimum supervision. Adapts to changes in workload and job demands to maintain goals. Meets attendance and punctuality expectations.

8. ETHICS/INTEGRITY: Demonstrates the ability to conduct business processes in a fair manner, compliant with company and regulatory agencies policies and requirements.

Demands: Physical: Essential Function • Work is active; requires frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., for assisting with patient lifts and transfers and moving pieces of equipment and supplies. • Requires long periods of standing and walking, as well as frequently sitting, reaching at or above shoulder height, twisting and stooping/bending to perform patient care duties. • Finger and hand dexterity adequate to handle and manipulate equipment, instruments, keyboarding, telephone systems. • Hearing and vision acuity adequate to detect changes in equipment and detect machine alarms. Temperament: • Able to alter plans/routines when unexpected, stressful situations and multiple interruptions occur without projecting stress/frustrations that would adversely affect the work environment. • Maintains professionalism and confidentiality with socially challenging situations and problems. • Notify and offer immediate solutions for potential threatening, belligerent, or emotional situations involving disconcerted employees, patients and/or patient families. • Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in an efficient and calm manner.

Work Hazards: • Exposure to chemicals used within the facility (Renalin, Bleach and Acidified Concentrate; refer to MSDS for other chemicals used within the facility). • Exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (ongoing training provided for employee safety).

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