Dialysis Equipment Technician - On-Call Support

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Biomedical Technician to maintain and repair dialysis and water treatment equipment in our kidney care clinics. You will train colleagues on maintenance of dialysis machines and manage medical supplies to ensure patient safety.

The role includes hands-on diagnostics, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and collaboration with clinical staff. A strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to participate in training programs are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in electronics/biomedical technology preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Continued employment depends on Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within 24 months.

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 retain an inventory of service parts.
• Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and actions required.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment for safe operation.
• Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
• Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
• Collaborates with facility staff to meet OSHA requirements.
• Manages inventory and costs, including receiving, stocking, and transfers.
• Performs initial and annual verification of staff testing of water systems.
• Completes training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
• Provides scheduled after-hour technical on-call coverage.

Skills

Collaborative

Independent

Analytical

Mechanical

Self-motivated

Self-starter

Continuous learning

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics/biomedical technology

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Biomedical Technician to maintain and repair dialysis and water treatment equipment in our kidney care clinics. You will train colleagues on maintenance of dialysis machines and manage medical supplies to ensure patient safety.

The role includes hands-on diagnostics, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and collaboration with clinical staff. A strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to participate in training programs are essential.