Dialysis Hospital Services Bio-Medical Technician

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Hospital Services Bio-Medical Dialysis Technician supports and works with the Area Technical Manager to coordinate technical services in our Kansas City Hospital Services program. The primary responsibilities include performing repairs, maintenance and quality checks on medical equipment and water systems as well as maintaining inventory.

Schedule: Full-time, Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week); Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Benefits:

• Paid 12-week training with preceptor
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term care 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

What You Can Expect:

• Maintains equipment and repairs according to the manufacturer guidelines, AAMI standards and DCI guidelines. This includes the water treatment system, dialysis machines, and other equipment used in providing dialysis.
• Maintains proper inventory, following DCI inventory guidelines and documents in computer, receiving inventory, putting up deliveries, physical inventory counts, transporting goods between units as needed and assisting management with inventory cost control.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance activity in the technical module.
• Performs initial and annual training, competencies, and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, ensuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specification for the device and test equipment used.
• Collaborates with the facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
• Knows and follows procedures relating to medical waste storage and disposal.
• Strictly observes infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
• Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
• Maintains the technical area to ensure it is clean and free of trash and clutter.
• Ensures the physical plant is in good repair. Coordinates outside services as needed.
• Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
• Provides scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage for the dialysis units as needed.

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Associate degree in electronics/ biomedical technology, or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the employee’s state of residence required.

DCI’s Differentiator:
Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you!

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at  or . Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

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