Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care • Woodland Hills, CA

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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 the operational maintenance of dialysis machines to support patient safety and manage required medical supplies. The role offers opportunities for advancement through a three-level Biomedical Technician career ladder and a technical leadership path. The company describes a supportive culture, employee resource groups, and an inclusive environment.

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 qualities; a self-starter who continually works to stay current 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.
• Ability to take scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage as needed.
• 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 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 retain an inventory of service parts.
• Collect water and dialysate samples, evaluate and report results, and take required actions.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly water-system trend analysis to confirm the system 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 and federal regulations and company policy.
• Provide scheduled after-hours technical on-call coverage for clinics as needed.
• Train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of dialysis machines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for family members
• Relief assistance during natural disasters
• Financial support during personal hardship
• Potential performance-based bonuses, depending on company and individual performance, for bonus-eligible positions

What This Job Offers

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