Supervisor, Renal Dialysis Technical - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Supervisor, Renal Dialysis Technical to lead a team of Hemodialysis/Dialysis technicians and oversee the maintenance of dialysis and water treatment systems. The role requires ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving quality improvements across the unit.

The position emphasizes patient safety, rapid response to technical issues, inventory management, and coordination with the Administrative Director.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience as Hemodialysis/BioMed Equipment Technologist.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in dialysis-related equipment and systems.
• Ability to supervise technical staff and coordinate schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Hemodialysis/Dialysis technicians and oversee daily operations.
• Ensure maintenance of hemodialysis machines and water treatment equipment.
• Maintain compliance with DOH, JCAHO, AAMI, CDC, OSHA, EPA, ESRD standards.
• Coordinate inventory, purchasing, and vendor/service contracts.
• Perform quality assurance reviews and audits per regulatory guidelines.
• Respond to technical issues and emergencies 24/7. Assist in policy development.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Supervisor, Renal Dialysis Technical is responsible for leading a team of Hemodialysis/Dialysis technicians, ensuring the proper maintenance of hemodialysis and water treatment equipment, complying with regulations, managing inventory, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Coordinates all equipment-related activities, oversees other technical staff members, and assures effective and efficient completion. Should be able to leverage technical expertise, leadership abilities, and dedication to patient safety and regulatory compliance. Assumes responsibilities for non-nursing functions of the unit in the absence of the Administrative Director and is required to be available for technical issues and emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Supervisor of Renal Dialysis Technical at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Bases all practice on the Association of the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Guidelines for Recommended Practice.
• Performs all duties related to hemodialysis machine repairs/preventative maintenance and central and portable water treatment systems.Where applicable, assists with safely removing malfunctioning machines off-line when patient treatments are in progress.
• Maintains daily systems operations of water treatment and hemodialysis machines.
• Collects and processes water/dialysate samples and also participates in the evaluation and reporting of quality results in accordance with relevant policies, and oversees source water testing for assigned hospitals (e.g., bi-annually) as applicable.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors all systems and processes related to water treatment and hemodialysis machines.
• Coordinates and assists the technical staff in the performance of machine repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Schedules technical staff within the Renal Unit to meet workload requirements.
• Manages inventory, orders supplies, maintains par levels, and ensures equipment and supplies are readily available to perform repairs, maintenance, and daily operations.
• Coordinates repairs or service calls for equipment that cannot be serviced by technical staff.
• Performs Quality Assurance reviews and audits to ensure all systems are maintained according to the Department of Health (DOH), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAHO or JTC), AAMI, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) standards and Regulations. Attends inpatient dialysis accreditation and network assessment visits as required.
• Participates in network committees (inpatient including but not limited to Water Management and Infection Control) and Quality Assurance and Improvement (QAI) meetings. This includes participating in monthly outpatient clinic meetings and quarterly meetings with contracted providers for inpatient settings.
• Assists in the development of new/revised policies and procedures which reflect current practice.
• Supervises and leads the Technical Team as pertains to schedule, training, and daily operations.
• Receives and reviews all Biomed-related reports (i.e., cultures, technical issues, etc.) and follows appropriate corrective actions as per the regulatory guidelines, and oversees general dialysis Biomed-related responsibilities and miscellaneous network requirements across assigned medical centers.
• Reviews service and vendor contracts for renewal (e.g., laboratory and maintenance services).
• Conducts an onsite visit for each assigned inpatient setting (minimum of 2 times per year) and completes monthly Environment of Care (EOC) rounds with facility management for outpatient clinics.
• Communicates facility issues to the appropriate internal facilities/realty departments and ensures routine facility safety tests (e.g., back-up generator load tests) are completed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Hemodialysis/BioMed Equipment Technologist.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in dialysis-related equipment and systems.
• At least one (1)