Biomed Technician

About the Role

As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within kidney care clinics. You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines to ensure the safety of dialysis patients, and manage medical supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
• Maintain the physical plant, as directed.
• Ensure outside vendor services are completed per contract.
• Purchase and retain an inventory of service parts.
• Perform, evaluate, and report water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
• Document all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Assist in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of the facility.
• Transport equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
• Participate in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
• Collaborate with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
• Manage inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics as needed, and assist clinical management with inventory costs.
• Perform initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing the water system, assuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
• Complete all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
• Provide scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for your clinics as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred but not required).
• Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service from date of hire.

Qualifications

• Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives for staying up to date and increasing their knowledge/skills.
• Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting (preferred but not required).
• Manual dexterity required - ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment.
• Ability to create a safe and efficient work environment, OSHA – 6S – Infection Control.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. (Failing the test does not preclude employment; accommodations will be considered.)
• Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
• Use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy weight items. May be required to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials.
• Scope of work includes high voltage equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by the company.
• Work environment is typically air temperature controlled with moderate noise levels. May be required to work in various outdoor elements.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required.