Dialysis Biomedical Technician PRN Days

Description

Kindred Hospital San Antonio is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing all dialysis machines, water treatment, and ancillary dialysis-related medical equipment in the facilities to which he or she is assigned. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with ScionHealth policy and procedures, as well as OSHA, JCAHO, AAMI, CMS, state, federal, and local regulations.

Essential Functions

• Performs electrical safety assurance and performance testing on all dialysis machines and related electrical equipment.
• Performs monthly biomedical audits and documents findings to ensure that dialysis teammates are following hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in on-site JCAHO surveys and inspections by state and federal surveyors.
• Knows and complies with state and federal standards for water quality and OSHA standards.
• Orders and maintains appropriate parts inventory for all equipment serviced
• Discusses equipment maintenance problems with the Dialysis Program Manager or Dialysis Supervisor.
• Makes cost effective recommendations for improvements, monitors and controls expenses for dialysis equipment in accordance with budgetary expectations. Trains dialysis staff on collection of water cultures and Endotoxins to ensure water quality meets Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) microbiological standards.
• Provides instruction to dialysis teammates on the proper operation and utilization of dialysis equipment and systems, focusing primarily on equipment start-up, shutdown, and emergency situations.
• Leads facility and biomed implemented initiatives.
• May have responsibility for equipment at more than one facility.
• On-call responsibilities for repair and maintenance of all dialysis equipment as scheduled by the Dialysis Program Manager or Dialysis Supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expert knowledge of the Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Process in accordance with The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Expert knowledge in the repair and preventative maintenance of all dialysis equipment
• Expert in maintenance of quality water for dialysis treatments in accordance with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 50%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong technical background or acumen, such as electronics, mechanical, or avionics.
• Intermediate computer skils and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to use the Internet efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills, effective communicator, and ability to work flexible schedules with little notice.

Licenses/Certifications

• Dialysis Biomedical Technician Certification by approved state certification program, or a national commercially available certification program.
• Valid driver's licensed in state of employment.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of Biomedical Technician experience in chronic dialysis facilities and at least two years of experience in acute dialysis programs.
• Prior multi-facility responsibility preferred.