Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Philadelphia, 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 operational maintenance of dialysis machines to support patient safety and manage required medical supplies. The role includes scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for clinics as needed. Fresenius Medical Care offers a Biomedical Technician career ladder with three potential levels, as well as a technical leadership path. The company describes a supportive culture, employee resource groups, and opportunities for professional and personal development.

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.
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 OSHA, 6S, and infection control practices.
Ability to work actively, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, and self-motivated qualities; acts as a self-starter and strives to stay current and increase knowledge and skills.

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 and dialysate samples; evaluate and report results and any required actions.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to verify that 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 ensure regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
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 technique for testing the water system; ensure testing 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 clinics as needed.
Train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines.