biomed technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Tomball, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Biomed Technician is responsible for the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of all water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This role also involves inventory management, housekeeping, cost containment, and adherence to Fresenius Medical Care North America's (FMCNA) mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, and Compliance Program, including regulatory and policy requirements. The role emphasizes driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards, developing effective customer relationships, and resolving customer service issues promptly. Key responsibilities include maintaining, testing, and repairing various equipment and systems according to manufacturer recommendations and FMCNA procedures, documenting all maintenance and repairs, and ensuring safety checks are conducted. The technician will also manage housekeeping checks, water treatment equipment cleaning, testing equipment calibration, and building maintenance. Additionally, the role involves coordinating medical waste disposal, managing supplies, ordering and receiving disposables, creating purchase orders, conducting inventory, and reporting equipment status. Patient interaction includes daily walk-throughs, reinforcing customer service concepts, and providing basic explanations of water treatment equipment. Clerical duties involve processing and shipping samples, participating in QAPI activities, and other assigned duties, including assisting at other facilities and transporting equipment.

Requirements

High school/Vocational diploma or G.E.D.
At least six months experience working in a technical (industry/hospital) setting.
Must demonstrate organizational and leadership skills, including those required to problem-solve in a medical, health care environment.
Attend all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and FMCNA policy.
Newly hired or promoted incumbents are responsible for the requirements of the respiratory fit policy.
Valid Driver's License and/or ability to cover at other facilities and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of the FMCNA Training Program for Technical Staff.

Nice To Haves

Technician training or AA Degree in electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains, tests, and repairs all water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, medical equipment, testing equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems.
Documents all maintenance and repairs.
Ensures safety checks and routine tasks are conducted and documented in a timely fashion.
Conducts housekeeping checks and follows up on housekeeping problems.
Responsible for water treatment equipment cleaning and disinfecting.
Ensures all testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
Ensures all areas are safe and clean, maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics.
Conducts building maintenance as needed.
Responsible for coordination of medical waste disposal.
Collects and organizes supplies, restocking relevant areas as needed.
Assists in ordering and receiving disposable supplies.
Assists in creating SAP purchase orders for supplies.
Assists in conducting monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies with cost reporting.
Evaluates and reports the current equipment inventory to appropriate sources.
Ensures visibility to patients with daily walk through during treatment times, when possible.
Reinforces the concept of UltraCare™ and customer service, ensuring availability for patient's questions and concerns.
Provides instructive tours of the water treatment equipment for patients and explains the basics of the machines.
Processes water and dialysate samples according to specified procedures, packages samples for shipping.
Participates in the completion and documentation of ongoing technical QAPI activities as appropriate.
Provides assistance at other facilities and/or acute programs, transports equipment and supplies as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.