Dialysis Maintenance Tech II - UTMB-CMC - Estelle - PBL

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious medical institution is seeking a skilled technician to operate artificial kidney machines for patients with renal failure in a correctional environment. The role requires in-depth technical knowledge to analyze and repair equipment, ensure quality control, and provide training to staff and patients. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience. This position comes with security clearance requirements and is located in a standard hospital environment within corrections.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and isolation of mechanical or electronic malfunctions.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure specified functional qualities.
• Determine cause of malfunction.
• Disassemble equipment to repair or replace defective parts.
• Reassemble equipment and adjust/calibrate precision components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Record all work performed including test results and repairs.
• Conduct staff training and in-services.
• Respond to home patient problems.
• Train hemodialysis patients.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.

Education

Three (3) years related experience

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Job Summary

Provides advanced technical skill in setting up and operating artificial kidney machines for treatment of patients with renal failure.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs analysis and isolation of mechanical or electronic malfunctions.
• Inspects and tests equipment and apparatus to ensure specified functional qualities.
• Determines cause of malfunction.
• Disassembles equipment and repairs or replaced defective parts.
• Reassembles equipment and adjusts and calibrates precision components.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Records all work performed such as results of tests, diagnosis and repairs.
• Conducts staff training and in‑services.
• Responds to home patient problems.
• Trains hemodialysis patients.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equipment

Artificial kidney and dialysis delivery systems. Standard laboratory testing and sterilizing devices.

Work Environment

Standard hospital and/or clinical environment. Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre‑employment drug testing is also required.

Required Education / Experience

• Three (3) years related experience.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.