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/Leadership: 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 Trains 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 Facility Operations: 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 Solution Delivery System and Treated Water System: 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 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. Dialyzer Reprocessing: 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 Dialysis Equipment: Schedule and perform required preventative maintenance per CDC procedures Troubleshoot and repair equipment Draws cultures using sterile techniques 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 Supplies and Inventory: 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 Quality Assurance and Risk Management: 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 Correct all deficiencies noted in the audits and inspections if applicable Acute Services: Travel to acute facilities upon request Perform scheduled maintenance of the water systems per CDC procedures and schedule Perform scheduled maintenance of the dialysis machines per CDC procedures and schedule Troubleshoot and repair dialysis equipment Perform disinfection of carts and water system 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 Safety: Prepare the facility specific emergency preparedness procedures In-service the staff, conduct drills, analyze results of drills and propose changes when applicable (90%minimum) Maintain proper documentation for all emergency preparedness drills in the biomed software 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 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE TRAINING AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: 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 Starting Salary between $24.00 - $32.00 per hour (DOQ)