Biomedical Equipment Technician

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Equipment Technician to maintain and repair essential medical equipment in kidney care clinics. This role involves troubleshooting dialysis machines, training colleagues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company values diversity and offers opportunities for career advancement, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes employee growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and ready to take on a vital role in patient care, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships for Family Members

Financial Support during Hardships

Diverse Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associate Degree in electronics/biomedical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs dialysis equipment and water treatment systems.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Collaborates with facility staff to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mechanical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate Degree in Electronics/Biomedical Technology

Tools

Hand Tools

Small Power Equipment

Job description

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Biomedical Equipment Technician

Apply locations Hays, KS, USA; Liberal, KS, USA
time type Full time
posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
time left to apply End Date: June 4, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id R0202025

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. You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.

How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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 the 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 assisting clinical management with inventory costs.
• Performs 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.
• Completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
• Provides scheduled after-hours 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 but not required)
• Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
• Continued employment depends on successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service from hire date.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, committed to ongoing learning.
• Less than 1-year related experience.
• Prior experience in mechanical, automotive, construction, dialysis, or medical technical settings (preferred but not required).
• Manual dexterity to use 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:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Failing does not preclude employment; accommodations may be considered.
• Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Use of dollies or equipment is mandatory for heavy items. May need to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, up to 5 feet high.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials. PPE is provided.
• Work environment typically air-conditioned with moderate noise; outdoor work may be required.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and ability to take on-call shifts.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable laws.

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