Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Scottsdale, AZ

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 role offers opportunities to advance through a three-level Biomedical Technician career ladder and a leadership path spanning Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license issued in the employee's state of residence. An associate degree in electronics or biomedical technology, or equivalent, is preferred but not required. Continued employment depends on successfully completing Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service. Less than one year of related experience is listed; experience in mechanical, automotive, construction, dialysis, or medical technical work is preferred but not required. The work involves active duties such as lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable periods. There may be exposure to chemicals, infectious materials, high-voltage equipment, and outdoor elements. The company provides personal protective equipment. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is mentioned, as is scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage as needed.

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.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Manual dexterity and ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
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 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 keeping knowledge and skills current.

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 results, report them, 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 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, inventory 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 tests and documentation comply with manufacturer specifications for devices and test equipment.
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.