Dialysis Machine Technician

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Instrumentation Specialist / Dialysis Machine Technician in New York. The role involves preparing and repairing hemodialysis equipment, monitoring machine calibrations, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure patient safety and equipment reliability.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, certification in Fresenius H/K/T machines, and water treatment certification, with experience in RO water

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and repair hemodialysis equipment for treatments and use.
• Monitor calibrations of machines and related equipment per manufacturers guidelines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Respond to equipment problems and on-call shifts as needed.
• Conduct staff teaching and in-services.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations and infection control guidelines.
• Transport equipment and store equipment safely.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting

On-call availability

Calibrate and test Hemodialysis

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in water treatment

Tools

Fresenius H/K/T Machines

Water treatment equipment

RO water system experience

Job description

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.


• 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.


• 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.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.


• Certification in Fresenius H/K/T Machines.


• Certification in water treatment.


• Experience working with RO system.