Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care • Decatur, IL

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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 operational maintenance of dialysis machines to support patient safety, and manage required medical supplies. The role also includes scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for assigned clinics as needed.

The company offers a Biomedical Technician career ladder with three potential technician levels, as well as a leadership path in technical operations and services. Fresenius Medical Care describes a culture focused on employee support, advancement, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
• 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; ability to work as a self-starter and keep knowledge and skills up to date.
• 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 attention to OSHA, 6S, and infection control.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and ability to take scheduled after-hours on-call coverage as needed.

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 maintain an inventory of service parts.
• Collect water and dialysate samples, evaluate results, report them, and take required actions.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly water-system trend analysis to confirm the system functions as designed.
• Document all 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 putting away 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, ensuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
• Complete technical training programs required by state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Provide scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for assigned clinics as needed.
• Train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential performance-based bonuses, depending on company and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED