Medical Instrumentation Machine Technician (Evenings)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Ambulatory Dialysis department seeks a full-time Instrumentation Machine Technician / TH Medical Instrumentation Specialist to maintain and repair hemodialysis equipment and monitor calibrations per manufacturers’ guidelines.

The role includes preventive maintenance, testing, staff teaching, infection control, water treatment and on-call duties, with on-site responsibilities in New York. Certifications listed in qualifications are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and repair Hemodialysis equipment for treatments and use; monitor calibrations of machines per manufacturers' guidelines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure specified functional qualities.
• Record all work performed including test results, diagnoses and repairs.

Skills

Hemodialysis equipment management

Preventive maintenance

Calibration & troubleshooting

On-site diagnosis

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Fresenius H/K/T Machines

Certification in water treatment

RO water treatment experience

Tools

RO system

Dialysis instrumentation tools

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Instrumentation Machine Technician / TH Medical Instrumentation Specialist. The successful candidate will:

• Prepare and repair Hemodialysis equipment for treatments and use; monitor calibrations of machines, related equipment as per manufacturers guidelines.
• Be 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 mechanical or electronic malfunctions.
• Inspect and test equipment and apparatus to ensure specified functional qualities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Conduct staff teaching and in‑services.
• Clean and sanitize equipment using appropriate agents.
• Familiarity and knowledge of dialysis water system, DOH regulations and dialysis.
• Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
• Collect water samples.
• Perform water testing for chlorine.
• Record all work performed such as results of test, diagnosis and repairs.
• Demonstrate concern for cleanliness of self, tools and work area.
• Store and stock equipment safely and clearly dated.
• Follow infection control guidelines as per Hemodialysis guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Health and manufacturer’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 tasks.
• 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.