University of Utah Job Description
Job Summary
Repairs and maintains dialysis equipment utilized in the dialysis facilities and by home dialysis patients. Researches information and recommends dialysis equipment.
Qualifications
Seven years work experience in electronics, mechanical, electrical and plumbing or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
Problem Solving
This position functions independently when problems arise with water treatment equipment and dialysis machines. They must troubleshoot issues immediately and correct problems so dialysis treatments can be carried out. An initial analysis of the problem and decision on the particular parts to take in order to resolve the problem is made before traveling to location.
Comments
This position travels among several dialysis centers and homes of dialysis patients within a large region to repair dialysis equipment.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.