Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care • Saint Petersburg, FL

23d

About The Position

As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment in kidney care clinics. You will train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines to help ensure patient safety, and manage required medical supplies. The role includes scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for assigned clinics as needed. Continued employment depends on successfully completing Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service.

Fresenius Medical Care offers a Biomedical Technician career ladder with three potential role levels, as well as a leadership path through Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services. The company describes a supportive culture, employee resource groups, and opportunities for professional and personal development. The posting also mentions tuition reimbursement, scholarships for family members, disaster relief, and financial support during personal hardship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
• Successfully complete Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service; continued employment is dependent on completion.
• Less than one year of related experience.
• Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, and self-motivated qualities; able to work as a self-starter and continually update and increase knowledge and skills.
• 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 attention to OSHA, 6S, and infection control.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is indicated in the posting.
• Ability to take on-call coverage is indicated in the role description.
• 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.

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 and report results, and take any required actions.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly water-system trend analysis to verify the system 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 meet regulatory and OSHA requirements.
• Manage inventory, including receiving and stocking deliveries, conducting 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Scholarships for family members.
• Disaster relief support.
• Financial support during personal hardship.
• Personal protective equipment is provided by the company.
• Employee resource groups supporting professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support.

What This Job Offers

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