Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Decatur, IL

3d•$20 - $32

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 help ensure patient safety, and manage required medical supplies. The role has a Biomedical Technician career ladder with three potential levels and a leadership path through technical operations and services roles. The company describes a supportive culture, opportunities for advancement, and employee resource groups that support professional and personal development. Continued employment depends on successfully completing Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
Less than one year of related experience.
Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, and self-motivated; a self-starter who strives to stay current and increase knowledge and skills.
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.
Successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service is required for continued employment.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and take scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage, as needed.
Employees must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations will 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.

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/dialysate samples, evaluate and report results, and take required actions.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to confirm it functions as designed.
Document all repair and maintenance activity.
Assist in 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, taking 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 techniques, 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 the operational maintenance of dialysis machines.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Potential for performance-based bonuses, depending on company and individual performance, for bonus-eligible positions
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for family members
Financial assistance during personal hardship or natural disasters