Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Aliquippa, PA

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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 the operational maintenance of dialysis machines to support patient safety and manage medical supplies. The position includes a dedicated biomedical technician career ladder and opportunities to advance into technical operations leadership.

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; acts as a self-starter and works 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 following OSHA, 6S, and infection-control practices.
Ability to work actively, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and ability to take scheduled after-hours on-call coverage.
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 and ensure outside vendor services are completed according to contract.
Purchase and maintain an inventory of service parts.
Collect water and dialysate samples, evaluate and report results, and take any required actions.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly water-system trend analysis to confirm that the system functions as designed.
Document all repair and maintenance activity.
Assist with 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, conducting 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; ensure testing and documentation follow 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.
Safely move equipment and supplies, using dollies or other equipment when moving heavy items.
Maintain a safe and efficient work environment, including attention to OSHA, 6S, and infection control.