Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care•Worcester, MA

25d•$22 - $36

About The Position

Under supervision, the Biomedical Technician is responsible for the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems to help ensure the safety of patients and staff. The position also supports inventory management, housekeeping, and facility cost containment. The technician supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy and follows its Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and policies. The technician maintains and documents equipment inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs, safety checks, calibration, and cleaning and disinfection. Other duties include facility and housekeeping support, coordinating medical waste disposal, managing and ordering supplies, maintaining inventory records, processing water and dialysate samples, and participating in technical quality improvement activities. The technician may also assist other facilities or acute programs and transport equipment and supplies. The role includes patient-facing responsibilities, such as being visible during treatment when possible, responding to patient questions and concerns, and providing tours of water treatment equipment when requested. The work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. It involves walking, standing, bending, lifting and moving equipment and supplies, and may involve exposure to chemicals and infectious materials. Training is provided for handling these materials, and equipment and two-person assistance are available for moving heavier loads.

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 company 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 moderately active work, including extended walking and standing and bending to floor level.
Ability to regularly move boxes, drums, and equipment weighing up to 600 pounds using a dolly or other equipment; a two-person assist program and equipment are available for heavier loads.
Ability to frequently mix and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 50 pounds to heights of up to 5 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

Technician training or an associate degree in electronics.

Responsibilities

Maintain, test, and repair water treatment, dialysis, medical, and testing equipment, as well as mechanical and electrical systems, according to manufacturer recommendations and company procedures.
Document maintenance, repairs, safety checks, and routine tasks in a timely manner.
Conduct housekeeping checks, follow up on housekeeping issues, and help maintain safe, clean, and aesthetically sound areas.
Clean and disinfect water treatment equipment.
Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
Perform building maintenance as needed.
Coordinate medical waste disposal.
Collect, organize, restock, order, and receive supplies; assist with creating SAP purchase orders.
Conduct monthly and quarterly supply inventories and report costs using facility records.
Evaluate and report equipment inventory to appropriate sources.
Maintain visibility to patients during treatment when possible, respond to questions and concerns, and provide water treatment equipment tours when requested.
Process water and dialysate samples according to procedures and package samples for shipping.
Participate in and document ongoing technical QAPI activities as appropriate.
Assist other facilities or acute programs and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Follow documented emergency procedures to support patient safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.