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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Acute Renal Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Instrumentation Specialist / Machine Technician. The successful candidate will:

• Prepare and repair Hemodialysis equipment for treatments and use; monitor calibrations of machines, related equipment as per manufactures guidelines:
  • responsible for maintenance, emergency repairs and servicing of equipment.
  • disassemble equipment and repair/replace defective parts: reassemble, adjust and calibrate precision components.
  • perform analysis and isolate of mechanical or electronic malfunctions.
  • inspect and test equipment and apparatus to insure specified functional qualities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Conduct staff teaching and in-services.
  • cleans and sanitizes equipment using appropriate agents.
• Familiarity and knowledge of dialysis water system, DOH regulations and dialysis.
• Adhere to internal control established for department.
• Collect water samples.
• Perform water testing for chlorine.
• Mix bicarb bath solution.
• Record all work performed such as result of test. diagnosis and repairs.
• Demonstrate concerns for cleanliness of self, tools, and work area.
• Store and stock equipment safely and clearly dated.
• Follows infection control guidelines as per Hemodialysis guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Health and the manufacture's recommendations for environmental standards.
• Transport equipment.
• Respond to equipment problems of home patients as needed.
• Respond in a timely manner to all duties and task.
• Set up bedside machines.
• Be available to work on-call shifts as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Certification in Fresenius H/K/T Machines.
• Certification in water treatment.
• Experience working with RO system.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu