Dialysis Equipment Technician 1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Knowledgeable, developing intermediate level technician performing normal functions under general supervision.

Performs scheduled and unscheduled semi-routine repair, maintenance activities and operational condition of all medical equipment, water systems and the physical plant in assigned facilities that ensure 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.

Performs cost containment activities related to repair and maintenance and monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties.

Functions as an equipment “trouble-shooter” to identify and ensure resolution to problems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, performs moderate scope semi-routine tasks in nature requiring full knowledge of general aspects of the job, including but not limited to the following:

Repair and Maintenance:


* Performs and/or oversees timely maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities to water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, test equipment, and the physical plant 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 repair and maintenance of physical plant by company approved vendors.


* Oversees 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.


* Acts as equipment “trouble-shooter”, identifying where problems exist and recommending resolution as needed utilizing acquired knowledge of company machinery, equipment, and systems.


* 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, evaluates, and reports quality results per applicable policies and procedures.


* Documents all daily, weekly, monthly repair and maintenance activity/repairs per applicable policies and/or procedures.


* Oversees and updates project tracking or other company tracking/documentation systems as assigned. 

Regulatory Compliance:


* Performs monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties.

Analyzes, assembles, and assimilates information and data for the CQI/QAI process and leads technical discussion, including reporting outcomes and creating and implementing improvement plans.


* 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, ant...