Dialysis Machine Technician

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.