Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Grand Blanc, MI

21d

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 maintenance and repair of dialysis and ancillary equipment, water-system monitoring, inventory management, documentation, and coordination with clinic staff and vendors. Scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage may be required. The company offers opportunities for advancement through a three-level Biomedical Technician career ladder and a leadership path that includes Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services. The role requires successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of employment for continued employment.

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; ability to take initiative and keep knowledge and skills up to date.
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 OSHA, 6S, and infection-control practices.
Ability to meet the physical demands of active work, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
Use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy items; may frequently need to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds as high as five feet.
Employees must take the Ishihara color blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics or biomedical technology, or equivalent.
Prior experience in mechanical, automotive, or construction work, 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 retain an inventory of service parts.
Collect water and dialysate samples, evaluate and report results, and take any required actions.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis of the water system to confirm it 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 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 water-system testing technique, ensuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer specifications for devices and test equipment.
Complete technical training programs required by state or 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.