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 and repair medical and water treatment equipment within kidney care clinics; Train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines; Manage medical supplies; 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; Document all repairs and maintenance activity; Assist in planning and installing biomedical equipment; Transport equipment as needed; Participate in monthly technical and regulatory meetings; Collaborate with facility staff to ensure regulatory and OSHA requirements are met; Manage inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics; Perform initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff's technique for testing water system; Complete all required technical training programs; Provide scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required; Valid Driver's License issued in the employee's state of residence required; Successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service; Less than 1 year related experience; Manual dexterity 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; Collaborative, independent, analytical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives to increase knowledge/skills; Required to take Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; Evening, weekend, and holiday availability

Nice to have

Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred but not required); Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting (preferred but not required)

Benefits

Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off; Parental leave; Tuition reimbursement; Scholarships to family members; Disaster relief; Financial support for personal hardship; Collaborative environment; Continuing education