BIOMED TECH in Sebastopol, California at SONOMA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

POSITION TITLE: Biomed Dialysis Technician

DEPARTMENT: Dialysis

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Dialysis Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITON

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description

provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear

understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in

relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved

job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable

accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential

functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and

older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to

serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Dialysis Manager, Biomed Dialysis Technician is

responsible for inspecting, calibrating, testing, and repairing medical equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance on dialysis machine and portable reverse machine
• Perform water cultures and dialysate culture
• Perform scheduled maintenance inspections and performance assurance
• Inspections on equipment to ensure safe and effective operating conditions
• Test and calibrate components using a variety of manuals, troubleshooting techniques, and code requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies
• Ensure documentation is complete, timely, and accurate
• Repair and replace complex biomedical equipment and systems
• Install and adjust a variety of biomedical and research equipment
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions with accuracy and precision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in biomedical engineering or technology preferred
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience working with biomedical equipment
• CBET certification required
• Skilled proficiency in the use of tools and test equipment
• Ability to interpret technical data like electronic circuit diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
• Ability to solve technical and performance problems using information from a variety of sources
• Working knowledge of technical requirements, codes, and standards associated with the field
• Advanced computer skills
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology