Dialysis Equipment & Water Systems Technician

U.S. Renal Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care is seeking a Biomedical Technician in New York to oversee the maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment, dialysis machines, and associated electrical/mechanical systems to ensure patient safety.

The role covers preventive maintenance, safety testing, calibration, and adherence to manufacturer protocols within a clinical setting. Responsibilities include inventory control, equipment troubleshooting, water quality testing, and documentation of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.
• Assist with purchasing as needed: place orders, perform weekly and month end inventory counts.
• Be familiar with the overall procedures used in Inventory Control (FIFO) and assist in the documentation and control of excess inventory.
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Repair, calibrate, test, clean and disinfect dialysis machines, water distribution loop and RO's according to protocol.
• Perform water quality checks to include but not limited to: free chlorine, total chlorine, and water hardness testing.
• Perform safety checks and tests on all pretreatment water equipment including but not limited to carbon tanks, water softeners, RO units, UV lamps and ultrafilters.
• Collect samples of RO water and dialysate for microbiology testing according to protocol.
• Collect water samples for AAMI analysis testing according to protocol.
• Disinfection of central bicarbonate system and mixing tank according to protocol.
• Disinfection of RO, distribution system, and hemodialysis machines according to protocol.
• Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform electrical safety on dialysis machines and related equipment.
• Be familiar with instruction manuals and operation for equipment in accordance with manufacturer\'s recommendations. Be capable of starting up and shutting down facility\'s equipment if necessary.
• Maintain established preventative maintenance programs and required support documentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records for the facility\'s equipment.
• Have knowledge of the function and safe operation of water treatment equipment and related mechanical and electrical systems.
• Address physical environment issues which could impact patient and staff safety.
• Mix bicarbonate solution according to protocol. Mix acid concentrate solution according to protocol.
• Assist in receiving, storing and stocking of supplies.
• Be familiar with all emergency equipment and emergency operational procedures.
• Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment as necessary.

Job description

U.S. Renal Care is seeking a Biomedical Technician in New York to oversee the maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment, dialysis machines, and associated electrical/mechanical systems to ensure patient safety.

The role covers preventive maintenance, safety testing, calibration, and adherence to manufacturer protocols within a clinical setting. Responsibilities include inventory control, equipment troubleshooting, water quality testing, and documentation of maintenance activities.