Biomedical Technician

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

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems; Train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines to ensure patient safety; Manage medical supplies; Maintain the physical plant as directed; Ensure outside vendor services are completed per contract; Purchase and retain inventory of service parts; Perform, evaluate, and report water/dialysate sample collection and actions; Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on water system; Document all repairs and maintenance activity; Assist in planning and installing biomedical equipment; Transport equipment as needed with supervisor consent; Participate in monthly technical and regulatory meetings; Collaborate with facility staff to ensure regulatory and OSHA requirements are met; Manage inventory including receiving, deliveries, counts, and transporting goods between clinics; Perform initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff's water testing technique; Complete all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy; Provide scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage for clinics as needed

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.; Valid Driver's License issued in the employee's state of residence; Successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service; Less than 1-year related experience; Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter qualities; Continuously strives to stay up to date and increase knowledge/skills; Manual dexterity - 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; Pass Ishihara Color Blindness test (reasonable accommodations considered); Evening, weekend, and holiday availability

Nice to have

Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology; Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting

Benefits

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving; Tuition reimbursement; Scholarships to family members; Disaster relief; Financial support when personal hardship hits