Description
As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care dialysis centers. You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our patients.
Bring your passion. Grow a career with impact.
We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our values: We care. We connect. We commit.
We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. See inside one of our dialysis centers, and hear from real patients and employees: https://youtu.be/ywu-JOW3rSo?si=Z6896nYifP9T7YwN
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
- Maintain the physical area 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 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 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 hour technical on-call coverage for your clinics as needed.
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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. 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.
- Associate degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred - not required)
Requirements
WE'RE LOOKING FOR TECHNICIANS WHO:
- Are collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, and a self-starter
- Have some related work experience
- Have manual dexterity (ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment)
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
- Can lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment
- Can create a safe and efficient work environment, OSHA – 6S – Infection Control
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that, failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
The 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.
There is 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
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Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $34.00
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
