Biomedical Equipment Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Entry level position focuses on the development of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) in a supervised environment with the intent of developing performance and effective, efficient independent functioning under close supervision upon completion of various training processes over time. Under close supervision and consistent with completed training and qualifications, schedules and performs routine repair and maintenance activities of medical equipment, water systems and the physical plant in assigned facilities that ensures patient safety and staff operating equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer’s documentation, industry standards and local, state and federal regulatory requirements. Responsible for efficient use of resources related to repair and maintenance costs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under close supervision and consistent with completed training and qualifications, performs limited scope routine tasks with mínimal role in decision-making and judgment, receiving detailed instruction until completion of task specific training and successful demonstration of competency, including but not limited to the following:
Repair and Maintenance:

- Performs timely routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities to dialysis equipment and water treatment systems and as required and recommended by the manufacturer and established company policy and procedures, including maintaining aesthetics of the equipment and water room.
- Coordinates and completes scheduled and unscheduled routine repair and maintenance of physical plant by company approved vendors.
- Participates in preventive maintenance of all ancillary devices assuring it follows manufacturer’s recommendations and in compliance with company policies and procedures, industry standards and local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Purchases and maintains an inventory of service parts using approved sources and ensures RGA and warranty parts are returned in a timely manner.
- Performs water/dialysate sample collection and processing and reviews and participates in evaluation and reporting of quality results per applicable policies and procedures.
- Documents all daily, weekly, monthly repair and maintenance activity/repairs per applicable policies and/or procedures.
- Updates project tracking or other company tracking/documentation systems as assigned.

Regulatory Compliance:

- Participates in monthly Technical CQI/QAI process, assisting with the analysis, assembly and assimilation of information and data and contributing in technical discussion, including reporting outcomes and creating and implementing improvement plans approved by supervisor.
- Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
- Reviews water system documentation to verify compliance (i.e. readings are within parameters).
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system, anticipating appropriate action to assure system functions as designed.
- Identifies instances where company policy and procedures are not being met including escalation of issues to next level management.

Medical Supply Inventory:

- Participates in managing Program’s Medical Supply Inventory by managing par values, making sure program has the correct inventory to support the patient treatments, performing physical inventory counts and generating a physical inventory report.

Miscellaneous, Operational and Educational:

- Must obtain and maintain water treatment equipment qualification by completing Annual Water Training.
- Supports clinical education by administering return demonstrations during Annual Water Training.
- Must maintain current required certifications.
- Monitors and reviews patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation meet policy and comply with manufacturer’s specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
- Attends and successfully completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy. Refer to Biomedical Technician Career Pathway Department Operating Guideline for full list of training requirements.
- Transports equipment as needed and with supervisor consent.
- Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution.
- Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that, failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
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