Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Description Renal Systems Technician Job Details Job Ref:
R0089630
Category:
Information Technology Employment Type:
Full-Time Health Care Partner:
University of Vermont Medical Center Location:
1 S Prospect, Burlington, VT 05401
Department:
Renal Administration Job Type:
Regular Primary Shift:
Day-8hr
Hours:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Hours per
Week:
40
Weekend Needs:
None Pay Rate:
$30.47 - $45.71 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION
: TheRenal Systems Technicianis a dual-specialty role merging Dialysis Biomedical Engineering and Information Technology to support six statewide dialysis units. This position ensures the continuous, safe operation of life-sustaining dialysis equipment and the robust IT infrastructure behind it. The technician is part of a team that manages water purification systems, clinical treatment hardware, specialized medical databases, and network-connected devices while providing 24/7 on-call emergency support.
Key Responsibilities:
Biomedical & Clinical Engineering +
Water Purification Management:
Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair Reverse Osmosis (RO) room hardware, including main RO systems, portable ROs, booster pumps, water softeners, and carbon tanks. Disinfect the RO and loop at each unit monthly. +
Equipment Maintenance:
Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair all clinical dialysis machines used for patient treatments. +
Staff Training:
Educate support staff on machine operation, water room components, proper water testing protocols, and meter(s) usage. +
Quality Assurance:
Generate and review monthly quality assurance reports for all clinic water testing results and system checks. +
Phone Troubleshooting Support and On-call Coverage:
Provide excellent phone troubleshooting support to assist staff in solving issues. Once fully trained the technician will be included in a 24/7 on-call rotation to provide rapid technical support for all Renal Services clinics. Information Technology & Systems Administration +
Server Administration:
Act as system administrator for multiple Windows and Linux servers hosting specialized dialysis applications. + Database Administration ( DBA ): Manage and maintain dialysis clinics' water databases, equipment maintenance tracking software, and the CyberREN legacy EHR system. +
Device Support:
Configure and troubleshoot clinical iPads (used for home programs and dialysis clinic water checks) and Capsule Neuron data-transfer devices. +
IT Collaboration:
Partner with internal enterprise IT teams and external vendors to execute technical projects and resolve system issues.
Education:
Associates degree in database administration, computer networking, application management, electronic engineering, equivalent military experience, or demonstrated ability with 3 or more years' experience required. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
EXPERIENCE
: Demonstrated ability with relational database administration, virtualization, software support, application analysis, customer service, and the repair of sophisticated microprocessor-based equipment. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account