Biomedical Equipment Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Biomedical Equipment Technician to join our team at Fresenius Medical Care North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of all water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

• Maintain, test, and repair all water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, medical equipment, testing equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems as recommended by the manufacturer and by procedures established by FMCNA Clinical/Technical services.
• Document all maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure safety checks and routine tasks are conducted and documented in a timely fashion according to established procedures.
• Conduct housekeeping checks and follow-up on housekeeping problems.
• Responsible for water treatment equipment cleaning and disinfecting.
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Ensure all areas are safe and clean, maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics.
• Conduct building maintenance as needed.
• Responsible for coordination of medical waste disposal.
• Collect and organize supplies, restocking relevant areas as needed.
• Assist in ordering and receiving disposable supplies.
• Assist in creating SAP purchase orders for supplies.
• Assist in conducting monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies with cost reporting through facility-specific records.
• Evaluate and report the current equipment inventory to appropriate sources.

• High school/Vocational diploma or G.E.D.
• Technician training or AA Degree in electronics preferred.
• At least six months experience working in a technical (industry/hospital) setting.
• Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills, including those required to problem-solve in a medical, health care environment.
• Attend all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and FMCNA policy.
• Newly hired or promoted incumbents are responsible for the requirements of the respiratory fit policy.
• Valid Driver's License and/or ability to cover at other facilities and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
• Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of the FMCNA Training Program for Technical Staff.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

The position involves moderately active work including walking and standing for considerable lengths of time. Bending down to floor level is required for some repair and maintenance of equipment. The position requires a considerable amount of physical work. There is a two-person assist program and equipment available for moving the heavier loads/equipment. The employee must regularly move boxes, drums, and equipment of up to 600 lbs. in weight. The use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory while moving items that weigh approximately 600 lbs. The employee must frequently mix and lift chemical and water solutions of up to 50 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.

During an emergency, ensuring patient well-being and safety is of the utmost priority so documented FMCNA emergency procedures must be followed. These could include hand cranking the dialysis machines, clamping and disconnecting bloodlines, and moving patients to safety.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. There may be some potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials, however, proper training will be provided to handle any of these type chemicals and infectious materials.