Dialysis Area Equipment Technical Manager

About the Role

The Dialysis Area Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing facility and equipment maintenance for multiple dialysis facilities in a designated geographic area.

Schedule

• Fulltime Monday through Friday
• Call availability required as needed

Compensation

Pay range from $100,000-120,000 annually depending on level of experience and coverage area

Benefits

• Paid training for equipment certifications
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

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
• Supervise biomedical technical staff to ensure that water treatment systems, dialysis machines and reuse equipment (if applicable) are serviced and maintained according to AAMI standards, and DCI and manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain proper inventory controls following DCI guidelines to ensure efficient resource utilization
• Act as liaision 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

Education & Training

• 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