Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis, ancillary, and water treatment equipment in Fresenius Medical Care kidney care clinics. The role also supports the facility’s physical plant, helps plan and install biomedical equipment, maintains service-parts and medical-supply inventory, and ensures vendor services are completed according to contract. The technician collects and evaluates water and dialysate samples, monitors water-system trends, and documents repairs and maintenance. They also train and verify patient-care staff in water-testing techniques and collaborate with clinic staff to meet regulatory and OSHA requirements. The position requires completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of employment. It includes scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage as needed, and may require evening, weekend, and holiday availability. The work involves active physical duties, potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials, and work with high-voltage equipment. 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.
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 attention to OSHA, 6S, and infection control.
Ability to take an Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.
Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics or biomedical technology, or equivalent.
Prior experience in a mechanical, automotive, construction, dialysis, or medical technical setting.
Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, and self-motivated qualities; a self-starter attitude and commitment to keeping knowledge and skills up to date.

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, evaluate, and report water and dialysate samples and take required actions.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly water-system trend analysis to ensure the system functions as designed.
Document repairs 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 ensure regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
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-testing techniques, ensuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer specifications.
Complete technical training programs required by state and federal regulations and company policy.
Provide scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for clinics as needed.