Biomedical Equipment Technician

Fresenius - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Jonesboro, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics. This position is vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of our dialysis patients. You will be responsible for training and educating colleagues on the operational maintenance of our dialysis machines, which is essential for the effective functioning of our clinics. Additionally, you will manage the medical supplies required for the operation of the equipment, ensuring that all necessary resources are available and in good condition. Fresenius Medical Care is committed to the growth and advancement of its employees. We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. The Biomedical Technician role has a specific career ladder with three potential levels, as well as a leadership path that includes positions such as Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services. This career progression is overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers, providing a clear pathway for professional development. Our company culture is centered around valuing and supporting our employees. We recognize that our employees are our most important asset, and we strive to provide a nurturing environment that supports their personal and professional needs. From tuition reimbursement to scholarships for family members, we are dedicated to taking care of our people, especially during times of personal hardship or natural disasters. Our focus on diversity is also a key aspect of our culture, as we have built an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, ages, races, genders, and cultural traditions. We encourage the formation of employee resource groups (ERGs) to foster professional and personal development, ensuring that every employee feels valued and included.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
• Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
• Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
• Purchases and retains an inventory of service parts.
• Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
• Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
• Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
• Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
• Manages inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics as needed and assist clinical management with inventory costs.
• Performs initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff's technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer's specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
• Completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
• Provides scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage for your clinics as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred but not required).
• Valid Driver's License issued in the employee's state of residence required.
• Less than 1-year related experience.
• Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting (preferred but not required).
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of dialysis equipment and water treatment systems is preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Scholarships for family members.
• Support during natural disasters.
• Financial support during personal hardship.