Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Century, FL

About The Position

Performs semi-routine repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational checks on medical equipment, water systems, and the physical plant at assigned facilities under general supervision. Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer documentation, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, with the goal of ensuring patient safety and reliable equipment operation. The technician also performs cost-containment activities and monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties, and identifies equipment problems and helps ensure they are resolved. The role covers maintenance of water treatment, dialysis, ancillary, and test equipment; coordinating physical-plant work with approved vendors; managing service-parts inventory; collecting and evaluating water and dialysate samples; and maintaining repair and maintenance records. It also includes regulatory compliance and trend analysis, medical supply inventory management, annual water training, clinical education support, technical training, equipment transport, and mentoring technical staff. The position has no supervisory responsibility. The work involves lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable periods; frequent lifting of items up to 50 pounds as high as five feet may be required, with dollies or other equipment mandatory for moving heavy items. There may be exposure to chemicals, infectious materials, high-voltage equipment, outdoor elements, and moderate workplace noise. Evening and weekend availability, on-call duties, and possible overnight travel are required. The company provides personal protective equipment. Employees must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failure does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the Biomedical Technician Education Curriculum and Practicum; required training, curriculum, and practicum must be completed within the stated timeframes where applicable.
One of the following experience pathways: 1–2 years as a Biomedical Technician level I with required training and promotion requirements completed; 2 or more years of directly related industrial or medical technical experience; 1 or more years of directly related experience with an associate degree in electronics or biomedical technology; or a bachelor’s degree in electronics or biomedical technology with no experience.
Valid driver’s license issued in the employee’s state of residence.
Manual dexterity and ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to comprehend and communicate in English.
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate common operating systems and products such as Microsoft Office, SAP, and TMS.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing; use dollies or other equipment when moving heavy items.
Availability for evening and weekend work, on-call duties, and possible overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in electronics or biomedical technology, or equivalent.
Nephrology or biomedical-industry technical certifications preferred, including BONENT, CHT, NNCO, CBNT, WQA Water Treatment Specialist, AAMI, or CBET.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on water treatment, dialysis, ancillary, and test equipment, as well as the physical plant.
Coordinate and complete physical-plant maintenance and repairs with company-approved vendors.
Oversee maintenance of ancillary devices in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Identify equipment problems, recommend resolutions, and act as a technical troubleshooter.
Purchase and maintain service-parts inventory through approved sources and return RGA and warranty parts promptly.
Collect and process water and dialysate samples, and review, evaluate, and report quality results.
Document daily, weekly, and monthly repair and maintenance activities.
Update project tracking and other company documentation systems as assigned.
Perform monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties, analyze and assemble data, lead technical discussions, report outcomes, and create and implement improvement plans.
Collaborate with facility staff to meet regulatory and OSHA requirements; review water-system documentation and monitor system trends.
Identify failures to follow company policies and procedures and escalate issues to the next level of management as appropriate.
Manage medical supply inventory, including par values, physical counts, and inventory reporting.
Maintain water-treatment equipment qualification by completing Annual Water Training and support clinical education by administering return demonstrations.
Monitor and review patient-care staff techniques for water-system testing and ensure tests and documentation comply with policy and device specifications.
Attend and complete required technical training programs and maintain required certifications.
Transport equipment as needed and escalate issues to a supervisor when necessary.
Serve as a mentor, role model, and resource for technical staff; assist with general tasks and training new technical staff at the supervisor’s discretion.
Continue learning and work toward subject-matter expertise in one or more areas.
Perform other related duties as assigned.