Biomedical Equipment Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Hilo, HI

10d

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 medical supplies. The role includes a biomedical technician career ladder with three potential levels and a leadership path through technical operations and services roles. The position supports the safe and effective operation of dialysis equipment and clinic facilities through maintenance, repairs, water-system monitoring, documentation, inventory management, staff training, and compliance with regulatory and OSHA requirements. Scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage may be required for assigned clinics. The role involves active work, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods; moving heavy or bulky equipment with dollies or other equipment; and potential exposure to chemicals, infectious materials, high-voltage equipment, and outdoor elements. Personal protective equipment is provided. The work environment is typically temperature controlled with moderate noise levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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 is required for continued employment.
Less than 1 year of related experience.
Manual dexterity and ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
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.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and take on-call coverage, as needed.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.

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.
Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, and self-starting qualities, with a commitment to staying current and developing knowledge and skills.

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 trend analysis on the water system to verify that it functions as designed.
Document all repair and maintenance activity.
Assist with 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 meet regulatory and OSHA requirements.
Manage inventory, including receiving and stocking deliveries, conducting counts, 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 water-system testing technique, ensuring testing 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 assigned clinics as needed.
Train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines.