Biomed Technician

About this role As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics, train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure patient safety, and manage the medical supplies needed. How you grow or advance in your career We offer a specific career ladder for Biomedical Technicians with opportunities for advancement to Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, Senior Director Technical Services, and a leadership path overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services. Our culture We value, care about, and support our people with tuition reimbursement, scholarships, disaster relief, and financial support in times of hardship. We promote diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups and a welcoming environment for all backgrounds. Principal Duties and 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 per contract. Purchase and retain an inventory of service parts. Perform, evaluate, and report water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed. Document all repairs and maintenance activity. Assist in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility. Transport equipment as needed with supervisor consent. Participate in monthly technical and regulatory meetings. Collaborate with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met. Manage inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics as needed and assist clinical management with inventory costs. Perform initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, ensuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specifications. Complete all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy. Provide scheduled after‑hour technical on‑call coverage for clinics as needed. Education and Credentials High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Associate Degree in electronics/biomedical technology or equivalent preferred. Valid driver’s license issued in the employee’s state of residence required. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service. Experience and Required Skills Collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self‑motivated, self‑starter, continuously strives for staying up to date and increasing knowledge/skills. Less than 1‑year related experience; prior experience in mechanical, automotive, construction, dialysis or medical technical setting preferred. Manual dexterity required – ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment. Ability to create a safe and efficient work environment, OSHA‑6S‑Infection Control. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment (reasonable accommodations may be provided). Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time. Use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy weight items. May be required to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. as high as 5 feet. Potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials. Scope of work includes high voltage equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by the company. Work environment is typically air temperature controlled with moderate noise levels; may require work in various outdoor elements. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability, as well as ability to take on‑call shifts. Pay Hourly Rate: $24 - $38, depending on location and qualifications. Benefits This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and potential performance‑based bonuses. EEO Statement Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG