Dialysis Area Equipment Technical Manager

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting for a Dialysis Area Technical Manager to oversee facility and equipment maintenance for multiple dialysis facilities in the Chattanooga region. This position offers paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a positive, mission-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs per manufacturer and DCI guidelines, as well as AAMI standards
• Educate direct patient care and technical staff on proper use and maintenance of all equipment and document training as appropriate
• Ensure that building and equipment maintenance is up to date and in good working order, assist with preventive maintenance and repairs as needed
• Serve as liaison during onsite surveys by regulatory agencies, e.g., DOH, OSHA, CMS
• Coordinate maintenance services from outside vendors as needed
• Confirm each clinic performs air quality testing according to policy
• Stay updated on OSHA and other environment-of-care standards to provide a safe workplace
• Collaborate with patient care staff and encourage open communication between technical and clinical staff
• Schedule and document routine technical staff meetings
• Participate in on-call duties and be available during emergencies as required
• Attend and present technical and water quality data in monthly Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) and governing body meetings

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated dialysis equipment proficiency
• Desire to collaborate with team members
• Ability to problem solve
• Electronics, plumbing or plant maintenance background
• Associate degree in biomedical applications or equivalent preferred
• Two to three years’ relevant dialysis or biomedical equipment maintenance and repair experience
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred