Biomed Technician - Beachwood/Warrensville

BASIC PURPOSE:

Serves as a member of the facility operations team under the direction of the Regional Technical Coordinator. Primary responsibility for the maintenance and repair of technical systems/functions including treated water systems; clinical/biomedical equipment; dialyzer reuse; solution delivery systems (SDS); equipment interfaces with IS devices; supervision of the technical assistants; purchasing functions related to supplies and medications; and facility management issues including building and equipment systems.

Administration/Liaison

- Create an environment conductive to teamwork - Coach direct reports for professional and personal development - Set example by exhibition of exemplary behavior - Complete performance evaluations, develop and work with reports to implement action plans for improvement and development - Oversee technical operations and staff - Train personnel following training program - Follow CDC critical notification policy and procedure when applicable - Schedule and ensure proper staffing for completion of reuse job functions - In-service all technical staff and ensure completion of all required competencies - 100% compliance of staff completing Health Stream modules - Perform routine inspections and repairs of the facility’s physical plant including basic electrical and plumbing repairs - Schedule preventative maintenance of all building systems including annual fire system inspections (smoke detector, sprinkler and fire extinguisher); backflow preventer, HVAC air balancing; standby generator, ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), elevator, boiler and security systems - Coordinate unscheduled maintenance to maintain physical plant in good condition - Direct and ensure compliance with contract obligations for routine service providers including but not limited to exterminator, landscaper, cleaning company - Ensure that facility is clean, free of clutter and organized - Document all facility issues in the technical services software - Follow proper CDC purchasing procedures to ensure prompt payment for services - Maintain standby power system to ensure adequate supply of emergency power is available - Maintain facility warehouse and storage areas in a safe and organized manner - Understand the theory and operation of the solution distribution system (SDS) and treated water system - Perform and document all routine maintenance per CDC policy and procedure - Discuss all systems operation and performance issues with facility leadership team and Regional Technical Coordinator - Ensure that updated schematics are obtained and posted when modifications are complete

Technical Operations

- Draw cultures using sterile techniques - Review culture results and when necessary, take appropriate action per CDC policies and procedures. Document events in the biomed software - Ensure that emergency bicarbonate preparation instructions are clearly posted in the SDS room. - Provides initial and ongoing training of newly hired technical assistants - Thorough working knowledge of the dialyzer reprocessing equipment and procedures - Ensure compliance with AAMI standards and CDC policies and procedures - Discuss all reuse operation, performance or quality assurance issues with the facility operations team and Regional Technical Coordinator - Schedule and perform required preventative maintenance per CDC procedures - Troubleshoot and repair equipment - Package cultures for transport to the reference laboratory - Review culture results and when necessary, take appropriate action per CDC policies and procedures. Document events in the biomed software - Document all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in the computerized maintenance management software - Provide technical support to the clinical staff for equipment related issues in a timely professional manner - Ensure that all equipment is clean and good appearance - Ensure that equipment is repaired and an adequate number of backup machines are available to staff to provide all scheduled treatments - Discuss all dialysis equipment operation, performance or quality assurance issues with the facility operations team and Regional Technical Coordinator - Maintain patient data concentrating systems - Thorough working knowledge of the purchasing system - Order supplies following CDC purchasing policies and procedures - Ensure that supplies are always available to patient care staff - Perform physical inventory count according to CDC policy and procedures - Reviews all risk management reports - Participate in the audits and/or inspections including but not limited to technical services audits, insurance inspections, Fire Marshall inspections, Medicare

Training and Development

- Provide new employees with facility tour, keys, security procedures and systems in-service, emergency preparedness procedures, location of fire extinguishers and parking restrictions - Conduct and document chemical spill drills per CDC policies and procedures - MSDS book available and up to date

Qualifications

- Associate degree preferred - Technical expertise in treated water systems - Technical expertise in Solution Distribution Systems (SDS) - Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving skills - Proven communication skills - Demonstrated team building skills - Demonstrated team support and participation skills - Training or experience in basic electronics and mechanics - Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge - Flexibility with schedule and facility assignment - Expertise in technical services reuse procedures and systems - Self-motivated and accountable for time management - Good organizational skills

Pay

Starting Salary between $24.00 - $32.00 per hour (DOQ)