UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

Renal Systems Technician

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center  •  United States (Onsite)  •  40 minutes ago
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Job Description

Building Name: UVMMC - 1 South Prospect StreetLocation Address: 1 South Prospect, Burlington VermontRegularDepartment: Renal AdministrationFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80Shift: Day-8HrPrimary Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMWeekend Needs: NoneSalary Range: Min $30.47 Mid $38.09 Max $45.71Recruiter: Greg Cary

The Renal Systems Technician is 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.

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About UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

The University of Vermont Medical Center is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in Vermont and northern New York. We're not just caregivers and staff - we're your friends and neighbors, offering expertise, kind words and compassionate care when and where you need them. We are dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible.

The University of Vermont Medical Center, along with the Robert Larner M.D. College of Medicine The University of Vermont and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is one of 138 academic medical centers in the country. Through The University of Vermont Health Network and collaborative relationships throughout Vermont and northern New York, we are able to provide the highest quality care, informed by academic research, to patients throughout our region.

The UVM Medical Center, along with its three founding organizations, The University of Vermont College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, share a rich history dating back to the 1800s.

The UVM Medical Center is committed to the development of an Integrated Delivery System which provides high value health care to the communities we serve and enhances our academic mission. Our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve by integrating patient care, education, and research in a caring environment.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Burlington, VT
Year Founded
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