Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician is a developing intermediate-level technician who performs normal functions under general supervision. The role carries out scheduled and unscheduled semi-routine repairs and maintenance and monitors the operational condition of medical equipment, water systems, and the physical plant at assigned facilities. The work supports patient safety and ensures equipment is operated in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer documentation, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The technician also performs cost-containment activities and monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties, and troubleshoots equipment issues to identify problems and ensure their resolution. The technician maintains and repairs water treatment, dialysis, ancillary, and test equipment, as well as the physical plant; coordinates work by approved vendors; manages service-parts inventory and medical-supply inventory; collects and evaluates water and dialysate samples; documents maintenance and repair activity; and reviews water-system trends and compliance. The role contributes to CQI/QAI activities, supports staff education and training, maintains required qualifications and certifications, transports equipment as needed, and provides mentorship and resources to technical staff. The position involves active work, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable periods. It may involve frequent lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds as high as five feet, with dollies or other equipment required for moving heavy items. The work may expose the employee to chemicals, infectious materials, and high-voltage equipment. PPE is provided. The environment is typically temperature-controlled with moderate noise, though work in outdoor elements may be required. Evening and weekend availability, on-call duties, and overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the Biomedical Technician Education Curriculum and Practicum.
Valid driver's license issued in the employee's state of residence.
Either 1–2 years as a Biomedical Technician Level I with successful completion of required training, education curriculum, and practicum and satisfaction of other promotion requirements; or 2 or more years of directly related industrial or medical technical experience; or 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.
For the applicable experience-and-education pathways, successfully complete all required training, education curriculum, and practicum within the first 24 months from the date of hire or job entry.
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 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.
Availability for evening and weekend work and on-call duties; overnight travel may be required.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including active work and potentially frequent lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds as high as five feet.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee timely maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of water-treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, test equipment, and the physical plant according to manufacturer recommendations and company policies and procedures.
Coordinate and complete scheduled and unscheduled physical-plant repair and maintenance with company-approved vendors.
Oversee maintenance of ancillary devices and ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations, company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot equipment and systems, identify problems, and recommend or ensure appropriate resolution.
Purchase and maintain an inventory of service parts through approved sources, and ensure RGA and warranty parts are returned promptly.
Collect and process water and dialysate samples; review, evaluate, and report quality results in accordance with applicable procedures.
Document daily, weekly, and monthly repair and maintenance activities, and update project-tracking or other company documentation systems as assigned.
Perform monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties, including analyzing and assembling data, leading technical discussions, reporting outcomes, and creating and implementing improvement plans.
Collaborate with facility staff to ensure regulatory and OSHA requirements are met; review water-system documentation and readings for compliance.
Analyze water-system trends daily, weekly, and monthly and take appropriate action to help ensure the system functions as designed.
Identify policy or procedure noncompliance and escalate issues to the next level of management when appropriate.
Manage the program's medical-supply inventory, including par values, treatment-supporting inventory levels, physical counts, and inventory reports.
Maintain water-treatment equipment qualification through Annual Water Training and support clinical education by administering return demonstrations.
Monitor and review patient-care staff's water-testing technique and verify tests and documentation meet policy and equipment specifications.
Attend and successfully complete technical training required by regulation and company policy, and maintain current required certifications.
Transport equipment as needed and escalate issues to a supervisor for resolution when necessary.
Mentor and serve as a role model and resource for technical staff; assist with general tasks and provide mentorship and training to new technical staff at the supervisor's discretion.
Continue professional learning toward becoming a subject matter expert in one or more areas.
Perform other related duties as assigned.