Centers for Dialysis Care

Biomed Supervisor

Cleveland, OH - Full Time

Responsible for overseeing the Technical Operational functions for the organization. Technical Services systems/functions include treated water systems; clinical/biomedical equipment; solution delivery systems (SDS); equipment interfaces with IS devices; Supervisor of technical services staff and facility issues including building and equipment systems.

Salary Range is between: $65k - 85k annually (DOQ)

Administration/Leadership:

Create an environment conducive to teamwork.
Set example by exhibiting of exemplary behavior.
Oversee technical operations and staff at multiple facilities
Assure compliance with all regulatory standards, including CMS, OSHA and AAMI
Develop short and long-term initiatives for personnel training and staff development
Help the DTS develop and implement quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)
Audit and report compliance with policies and procedures to the DTS
Perform Technical Coordinator and Technical Assistant functions in the absence of the Technical Coordinator and/or Technical Assistant
Follow all CDC policies and procedures.
100% compliance of completing Healthstream modules.
Available to assist in all other duties, as needed.
Build strong relationships with vendors and assist in directing which vendors to use and not to use.
Coordinate and meet with Technical Coordinators and Technical Assistants to standardize systems, promote time management, and contribute to organizational cost savings
Identifies own learning needs. Professionally and regularly communicate audit compliance and other operational findings to Director of Technical Services
Develop and implement quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tracking and reporting program
Produce quality assurance reports and make procedural adjustments as necessary based on QA data
Identifies own learning needs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Works with Director of Technical Services on:
Water Systems:

Develop policies and procedures for monitoring, preventative maintenance, repairs and documentation
Monitor compliance with policies and procedures
Assure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and AAMI standards
Develop and implement quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tracking and reporting program
Produce quality assurance reports and make procedural adjustments as necessary based on QA data
Draw cultures using sterile techniques when assigned.
Review culture results and, when necessary, take appropriate action per CDC policies and procedures. Document events in the biomed software.
Review new technologies and systems

Solution Delivery Systems:

Develop policies and procedures for monitoring, preventative maintenance, repairs and documentation
Monitor compliance with policies and procedures
Assure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and AAMI standards
Develop and implement quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tracking and reporting program
Produce quality assurance reports and make procedural adjustments as necessary based on QA data
Review new technologies

Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Safety:

Participate in the CMS or ODH inspections.
Assist Technical Coordinators in correcting all outlined ODH deficiencies.
Conduct regular formal audits and inspections.
Conduct regular checks that all necessary documentation for all treated water system or SDS repairs or actions of preventative maintenance is in the biomed software.
Monitor and analyze trends and develop action plans as needed.
Participate in ODH and Fire Marshal Inspections

Education and Training:

Develop tools for and audit competence of the Technical Coordinators.
Train new Technical Coordinators on Technical Operations.
Conduct New Technical Coordinator training for up to 30-consecutive days.
Assist with clinical staff in-services.
Assist in the creation of a Technical Services education program.

Dialysis machines and other biomedical equipment:

Review new technologies
Develop policies and procedures for monitoring, preventative maintenance, repairs and documentation
Assure compliance with all applicable manufacturer, regulatory agencies and AAMI standards
Develop and implement quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tracking and reporting program
Produce quality assurance reports and make procedural adjustments as necessary based on QA data

Facility Management:

Develop procedures for dealing with facilities repairs and routine maintenance
Develop policies and procedures for monitoring, preventative maintenance, repairs and documentation
Monitor compliance with policies and procedures
Assure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and AAMI standards
Develop and implement quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tracking and reporting program
Produce quality assurance reports and make procedural adjustments as necessary based on QA data
Cover on–call in emergency situations.

Administration/Management:

Create an environment conductive to teamwork
Set example by exhibition of exemplary behavior
Complete performance evaluations, develop and work with reports to implement action plans for improvement and development

Other: