Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Worcester, MA

23d

About The Position

Under supervision, the Biomedical Technician maintains the operational condition of water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems to support the safety of patients and staff. The role also handles inventory, housekeeping, and cost-containment activities, and supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer service standards. The technician maintains, tests, repairs, cleans, disinfects, and calibrates water-treatment, dialysis, medical, and testing equipment, as well as related mechanical and electrical systems. The role documents maintenance and repairs, completes safety checks and routine tasks, addresses housekeeping and building-maintenance needs, coordinates medical-waste disposal, and assists with supplies, purchasing, and inventory reporting. The position includes patient-facing responsibilities, such as walking through treatment areas when possible, responding to patient questions and concerns, and providing requested tours of water-treatment equipment. Administrative duties include processing and shipping water and dialysate samples and participating in technical quality-assurance activities. Assistance at other facilities or acute programs, including transporting equipment and supplies, may be required. The work involves considerable walking, standing, bending, and physical activity. Employees may move boxes, drums, and equipment weighing up to 600 pounds using a two-person assist program and appropriate moving equipment, and frequently mix and lift chemical or water solutions weighing up to 50 pounds. Emergency duties may include following documented procedures to support patient safety. The setting is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise; potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials may occur, with training provided. An Ishihara color-vision test is required as a condition of employment; failure does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations will be considered. The role requires a high school, vocational diploma, or GED and at least six months of technical-setting experience. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the FMCNA Training Program for Technical Staff. Pay is $22–$36, depending on work location and qualifications. The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

Requirements

High school diploma, vocational diploma, or GED.
At least six months of experience in a technical industry or hospital setting.
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including problem-solving in a medical or healthcare environment.
Attend technical training programs required by state or federal regulations and FMCNA policy.
Meet the requirements of the respiratory fit policy if newly hired or promoted.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to cover other facilities and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Successful completion of the FMCNA Training Program for Technical Staff is required for continued employment.
Ability to perform considerable physical work, including prolonged walking and standing, bending, moving heavy items with required assistance and equipment, and lifting/mixing solutions.
Pass the Ishihara color-blindness test as a condition of employment; failure does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Technician training or an associate degree in electronics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, test, and repair water-treatment, dialysis, medical, and testing equipment and mechanical/electrical systems according to manufacturer recommendations and FMCNA procedures.
Document maintenance and repairs and complete safety checks and routine tasks on time.
Clean and disinfect water-treatment equipment; maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
Conduct housekeeping checks, follow up on housekeeping problems, and perform building maintenance as needed.
Ensure work areas are safe and clean and maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics.
Coordinate medical-waste disposal.
Collect and organize supplies, assist with ordering and receiving disposable supplies, and help create SAP purchase orders.
Assist with monthly and quarterly supply inventories and cost reporting; evaluate and report equipment inventory.
Maintain visibility in patient areas during treatment when possible, respond to patient questions and concerns, and provide requested tours explaining water-treatment equipment.
Process water and dialysate samples according to procedures and package samples for shipping.
Participate in ongoing technical QAPI activities and documentation as appropriate.
Assist at other facilities and/or acute programs and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Follow applicable compliance, regulatory, policy, customer-service, and emergency-procedure requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.