Temporary Dialysis Technician - Day Shift - Includes Weekend

Job Description - Temporary Dialysis Technician - Day Shift - Includes Weekend Hours (2503153)

Temporary Dialysis Technician - Day Shift - Includes Weekend Hours

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Dialysis Technician is a critical member of the team who maintains the environment, including water treatment and equipment according to SBUH, Manufacturer, DOH, CMS, JC and AAMI specifications. The technician repairs and maintains equipment, oversees nursing assistants related to their technical role, and collaborates with nursing staff on technical operations of the unit. The role works with other departments for daily operation and interacts with Medical, Nursing and Technical staff.

The position manages inventory of dialysis supplies and equipment in multiple locations and has overnight and Sunday on-call responsibilities.

• Manage the preparation, operation, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of dialysis equipment, including equipment related to the reverse osmosis system, central delivery system, and bicarbonate mixer; maintain logs.
• Set up/take down dialysis machines for patient use (including spiking saline, priming, checking dialyzer connections, discarding used lines) and perform subsequent steps on the dialysis unit and at patient bedside.
• Assign and supervise nursing assistants performing technical duties related to the dialysis unit's operations.
• Order and maintain supplies for the Hospital Dialysis Unit and the Pavilion; maintain all aspects of water quality and logs in accordance with NYDOH, ESRD and federal guidelines.
• Oversee the overall technical operation of the Dialysis Unit, including the Reverse Osmosis Room under the Chief Technician's supervision.
• Perform required maintenance on machines as directed; collect cultures on dialysis equipment, maintain logs, and communicate abnormal results with leadership and Medical staff.
• Disinfect machines and central delivery system; communicate with Baxter for repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Perform tests/tasks related to normal dialysis operation and maintain logs daily; collaborate with nursing staff to ensure safe and timely dialysis treatments.
• Attend bi-weekly Renal Dialysis meetings and communicate abnormal test results with Medical Director as needed.
• Supervise nursing assistant staff deemed competent to perform technical duties; conduct in-services and educational opportunities as a resource for dialysis staff.

This position may require work in various environments (Towers, Pavilion, Acute Dialysis Unit, Small Technician Lab). Candidate must be able to move dialysis machines and portable RO machines and lift a minimum of 70 pounds.

This is a temporary position that may end at any time.

Associate's degree. At least 2 years of general dialysis experience. Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills. Excellent multi-tasking abilities.

Ability to work with others, independently, and be motivated to learn and flexible.

Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.

Biomedical degree;
Inpatient Acute care dialysis experience;
Chronic dialysis experience;
Five or more years of general dialysis experience;
Microsoft Office experience;
Bonnet, Gambro Phoenix, Prisma-flex and/or Water Treatment certifications.

* Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short-term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and require vigilant monitoring and rapid problem recognition.

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. For full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date.

If no candidate is selected during the initial review, additional applications may be considered; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at a minimum two weeks after the initial posting date. If no candidate is hired within 90 days, the posting may be closed and reposted later.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited on campus and surrounding areas.
• All hospital positions may require changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• The position may require wearing respiratory protection and may prohibit facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as essential during institutional emergencies.

• Pre-employment physical and medical clearance from Employee Health Services.
• Electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Successful completion of a 4-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide copies of required New York State…