Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Burbank, IL

19d•$22 - $36

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 offers opportunities for advancement through a three-level Biomedical Technician career ladder and a technical operations leadership path. The company describes a culture focused on supporting employees, diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee development. The role includes scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage as needed. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is also required. The position involves active work, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time. Work may involve exposure to chemicals, infectious materials, high-voltage equipment, and outdoor elements. The typical work environment is air-temperature controlled with moderate noise levels. Personal protective equipment is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license issued in the employee’s state of residence.
Successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service is required for continued employment.
Less than one year of related experience.
Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, and self-motivated approach; willingness to keep knowledge and skills current.
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 applying OSHA, 6S, and infection-control practices.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and to take scheduled after-hours on-call coverage as needed.
Ishihara color blindness testing is required as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.
Use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy items.

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 maintain an inventory of service parts.
Collect water and dialysate samples, evaluate results, report findings, and take required actions.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis of the water system to confirm it functions as designed.
Document all repairs and maintenance activity.
Assist with planning and installing biomedical equipment to support safe and effective facility operations.
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 techniques, ensuring testing and documentation comply with manufacturer specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
Complete technical training programs required by state or 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.