Biomed Technician

Fresenius Medical Care • Springfield, IL

5d • $19 - $31

About The Position

As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within kidney care clinics. You will train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines to support patient safety and manage required medical supplies. The position includes a Biomedical Technician career ladder with three potential role levels and a leadership path in technical operations and services. The work supports people living with kidney disease and requires collaboration with clinic staff to meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license issued in the employee's state of residence.
• Successfully complete Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service; continued employment depends on completion.
• Less than one year of related experience.
• Ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment; manual dexterity is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely move large or bulky equipment.
• Ability to create a safe and efficient work environment, including OSHA, 6S, and infection control practices.
• Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, and self-motivated approach; willingness to stay current and increase knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and ability to take on-call coverage as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in electronics or biomedical technology, or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or a medical technical setting.

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 according to contract.
• Purchase and retain an inventory of service parts.
• Collect water and dialysate samples, evaluate and report results, and take required actions.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly water-system trend analyses to confirm the system functions as designed.
• Document all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Assist in planning and installing biomedical equipment to ensure safe and effective facility operation.
• 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 and putting away deliveries, counting inventory, transporting goods between clinics as needed, and assisting clinical management with inventory costs.
• Perform initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing the water system, ensuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer specifications for devices and test equipment.
• Complete technical training programs required by state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Provide scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for clinics as needed.
• Train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED