Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Chicago, IL

13d•$22 - $36

About The Position

Under supervision, the Biomedical Technician maintains the operational condition of water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems to help ensure the safety of patients and staff. The role also involves inventory management, housekeeping, cost containment, and supporting FMCNA’s mission, values, customer-service philosophy, and compliance requirements. The technician maintains, tests, repairs, cleans, and disinfects water-treatment and dialysis equipment, medical and testing equipment, and related systems. The role includes documenting maintenance, repairs, safety checks, and technical quality activities; maintaining and calibrating testing equipment; supporting facility cleanliness and building maintenance; coordinating medical-waste disposal; and assisting with supply ordering, receiving, restocking, and inventory reporting. The technician supports patients through daily visibility during treatment when possible, responding to questions and concerns, and, when requested, providing tours of water-treatment equipment. Administrative duties include processing water and dialysate samples for shipment. The position may also require assistance at other facilities or acute programs, including transporting equipment and supplies. The work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. The role includes walking and standing for considerable periods, bending, and substantial physical work, including moving heavy equipment and lifting chemical or water solutions. There may be potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials; training is provided. Emergency duties may include following procedures to help protect patients, such as hand-cranking dialysis machines, disconnecting bloodlines, or moving patients to safety.

Requirements

High school or vocational diploma, or GED.
At least six months of experience in a technical industry or hospital setting.
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including problem-solving in a medical or healthcare environment.
Attend technical training programs required by state or federal regulations and FMCNA policy.
Meet the requirements of the respiratory fit policy as a newly hired or promoted incumbent.
Valid driver's license and/or ability to cover other facilities and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of the FMCNA Training Program for Technical Staff.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including considerable walking and standing, bending, moving equipment, and lifting chemical and water solutions.

Nice To Haves

Technician training or an associate degree in electronics.

Responsibilities

Maintain, test, and repair water-treatment, dialysis, medical, and testing equipment, along with mechanical and electrical systems, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and FMCNA procedures.
Document maintenance, repairs, safety checks, routine tasks, and technical QAPI activities as appropriate.
Clean and disinfect water-treatment equipment and maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
Conduct housekeeping checks, follow up on housekeeping issues, and help keep areas safe, clean, and presentable.
Perform building maintenance as needed and coordinate medical-waste disposal.
Collect and organize supplies, restock areas, and assist with ordering and receiving disposable supplies.
Assist with creating SAP purchase orders and conducting monthly and quarterly supply inventories, including cost reporting.
Evaluate and report equipment inventory to appropriate sources.
Maintain visibility to patients during treatment when possible, respond to questions and concerns, and provide water-treatment equipment tours when requested.
Process water and dialysate samples according to procedures and package them for shipping.
Assist at other facilities or acute programs and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Follow FMCNA customer-service, compliance, regulatory, and emergency procedures; perform other duties as assigned.