Biomedical Engineering Technician 1

Nwkidney; Burien, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwest Kidney Centers is seeking a Biomedical Engineering Technician 1 to support dialysis machines and related equipment across centers, hospitals, and home settings. You will troubleshoot and repair machinery, perform safety checks, and maintain documentation for service orders and testing protocols.

Role requires strong communication, the ability to work independently or with a team, and willingness to participate in on-call rotations and ongoing training to ensure patient safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering or a combination of higher education and equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and arrange workload under supervision.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dialysis equipment as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Perform electrical safety on dialysis machines and related equipment.
• Collect water samples for microbiology and AAMI analysis testing as required.
• Attend monthly QAPI meetings and staff trainings.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Stress management

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Biomedical Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dialysis equipment maintenance

Water sampling equipment

Job description

Pay Range

$28.00 - $34.34 - $44.05

Shift

Full-time, Monday-Friday, On-site. Requires rotating on-call shift.

Purpose

The Biomedical Engineering Technician 1 is responsible to the Biomedical Engineer Supervisor for ensuring the proper installation and functioning of dialysis machines and associated equipment; troubleshooting equipment problems and performing repairs; and performing other duties related to the safe and effective operation of equipment. These duties may be performed at NKC, affiliates, designated hospitals, or home locations. This position is also responsible for performing relief and/or project duties, when required.

Duties

• Plans and arranges workload under supervision from the Biomedical Engineer Supervisor.
• Responsible of all medical equipment in Northwest kidney Center in-centers, home therapies and Hospital services.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain medical equipment as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Have knowledge of the function and safe operation of water treatment and dialysis machines.
• Collect samples of Ro water and dialysate for microbiology testing according to Protocol.
• Collect water samples for AAMI analysis testing according to protocol.
• Prepares appropriate documentation such as work orders, expense reports, and other records as required.
• Operates equipment such as dialysis machines and associated equipment, meters and shop services tools, repair vehicles, and is responsible for maintaining own tool kit and personal vehicle available for service calls, if required.
• Perform Electrical safety on dialysis machines and related equipment.
• Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.
• Participate in staff meeting as required. Attend in-service and continuing education sessions in compliance with NKC Policy and procedures.
• Assist with staff training as requested.
• Ability to react and perform under stress and in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with others.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of English language and ability to communicate verbally and writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as others to plan and organize work assignment.
• Ability for On-call rotations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering or a combination of higher education and equivalent experience.
• Valid Washington State driver license. License must be maintained as current, without restrictions and good driving record.
• Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Dialysis, hospital, or medical experience.
• Certified Biomedical Nephrology Technologist (CBNT) or Certified Hemodialysis Bio-Medical Technician (CHBT) or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET).

Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE)

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans:Premera Blue Cross (HDHP, Low Option PPO, High Option PPO)
• Delta Dental& Vision Services Plan
• 401 Retirement Plan, Employer Match dollar for dollar up to 4% of your wages and an additional 1% Discretionary Match
• Disability benefits: Short-term & Long-term Plans
• Life & AD&D Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 100% employer subsidized Commute/Transit Benefits available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes personal time off and holidays. Employees may earn up to 192 hours of PTO in their first year.
• Paid Sick Time (PST) - Employees will earn 1 hour for every 30 eligible hours of work.

Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Preboarding Requirements

At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), and employee health screenings. Employment with NKC is contingent upon successful completion of these requirements. These checks ensure we are following regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team.

Please note

To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.