What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Technician position at Satellite Healthcare?
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a Biomedical Technician, you will be an integral key contact and coordinator of services for the operation and safety of our locations; chronic, home, and/or Acutes. You will play a critical role in the quality of patient treatments and the patient experience. You are the subject matter expert on all Dialysis Equipment/Water Treatment Systems; Central and Portable/Minor Medical equipment, and all physical plant-related needs. The Biomedical Technician is accountable to assist in the education of staff on medical equipment, inventory management, and water treatment systems including concentrate solutions. The Biomedical Technician will help guide all center, acute and home operations. The Biomedical Technician serves as the Inventory Management Controller for all medical supplies, medications, and parts to service all equipment.
The Biomedical Technician partners with their Biomedical Operations Manager to develop a customized plan which integrates all maintenance priorities balanced with the priorities of the supplies and overall location needs. The Biomedical Technician serves as a center leader in the areas of water, equipment, supplies, inventory, and physical plant. They conduct audits by collaborating with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to facilitate a high-quality functioning center.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those living with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater Purpose. You are other-centered and thrive in environments that provide you fulfillment when enhancing the lives of those you care and serve. You are collaborative in developing a plan of corrections and employ critical thinking and flexibility to solve problems. You will take pride in knowing your daily functions contribute to every treatment that occurs within your assigned locations. You are self-motivated, love a challenge, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building lifetime relationships. The Biomedical Technician must be willing to be a constant student of their craft as there is a wealth of knowledge to learn and retain. Good time management, prioritization, and organizational skills are imperative for success in this role. Having excellent communication skills and being a team player is also a great benefit.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Relationships: You will work in close coordination with your Biomedical Operations Manager, directly with the Center Manager, and a multi-disciplinary team who are just as passionate as you about making a difference in others' lives. You will develop communication skills, rapport, and relationships with all staff, leadership, patients, and outside vendors allowing you to develop a high level of professionalism. As a member of the Biomedical Operations Department, you will carry the mindset of "Alone we do so little, together we can do so much"
Impact: You will set the level of expectation and standard for how staff interacts with all things inanimate at assigned locations and what patients experience. They will follow your lead! You will be a key member and a relied-upon resource for the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and patients. You will be a key member of the interdisciplinary team, partnering with Physicians, Center Managers, Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, and other disciplines to provide holistic, highest-quality care to our patients. Due to your machine maintenance, water treatment system upkeep, physical environment controller, and constant supply management, this will allow for the ability of continuous treatments safely and effectively.
Growth: You will receive expert mentorship from experienced Biomedical Leadership and experienced peers to guide your professional growth and development. You will work in an environment where fulfilling one's aspirations are what guides multiple options for development that is open to multiple departments and fields of expertise within Satellite Healthcare. There is no problem too small or too big. You will work in an environment where events occur beyond your control which will allow you to lead by example, solve problems effectively and grow daily which will lead to you becoming a Servant Leader.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma, E.D or equivalent required Current CPR certificationLicense/Certifications:
Valid driver's licenseTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver' license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current, without restrictions and good driving record.
- Previous dialysis, hospital, or medical experience preferred.
- Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
- Ability to react and perform under stress and in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate and interface effectively with others.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently as well as with others to plan and organize work assignment.
U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran.
