
Dialysis Technologist
- Toronto, ON
- 36,84-50,27 $ par heure
- Permanent
- Temps-partiel
Duration (if contract): NAHours of Work (Subject to change):
- Must be available for all shifts, including weekends and stationary Holidays
- Primary shifts are 06:00–14:00, 8-4, 12:00 – 20:00,
- Must be available to work overtime when required or be on call for service calls
- Will rotate between all sites
Labour Group: OPSEU 590
Reporting Relationship: Director, Projects & Biomedical Engineering
Hourly Rate: $36.84 - $50.27Reporting RelationshipDialysis Technologist will report directly to the Director of Projects & Biomedical Engineering and work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinators.Responsibilities
- Maintain hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and all other dialysis related equipment according to current standards
- Follow routine service schedules and perform electrical inspections of dialysis equipment
- Perform emergency repairs and make independent decisions about safety or continuation of use
- Service, exchange or repair hemodialysis machines and water treatment systems in patient homes
- Provide assessment of patient homes for the installation of plumbing and electrical work for the initiation of home dialysis
- Provide computer support and perform routine back-ups, support and information for other dialysis staff
- Assist in research and evaluation of new products, practices and procedures, reporting findings or documentation
- Keep current necessary software revision levels in accordance with manufacturers technical updates
- Help maintain a database of capital equipment, machine repairs, replacement parts, home dialysis visits and inventory
- Provide support to supervisor, manager, nursing staff and physicians
- Provide support for dialysis assistants and nurses
- Help with supplies and inventory when required
- Assist with Transportation and movement of equipment and delivery of dialysis supplies
- A graduate from recognized Electronic/Biomedical Engineering Technologist Program or from a Dialysis Technology Program with at least 3 years of related dialysis experience required.
- Recent computer related experience with Microsoft Office products and general PC Hardware/software configurations
- Must be fluent in English (verbal and written). Must have a demonstrated ability to read and understand basic medical terminology, concepts of sterility and aseptic technique
- Must have a demonstrated ability to assess complex electronic and hydraulic systems and evaluate equipment safety functions and make independent judgments about continuation or removal of use
- Ability and willingness to learn, understand and follow technical guidelines as related to medical equipment company CSA , AAMI.
- Ability to present technical topics for presentation or discussion and relate or provide instruction for dialysis assistant, nurses and home dialysis patients
- Must have strong organizational, problems solving and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently but remain an influential and flexible member of the multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication, customer service and patient focused care skills are essential
- Must be physically able to perform duties requiring heavy exertion (lifting, pushing and pulling). Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time
- Possess valid driver’s license
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.