Biomedical Equipment Technician at Fresenius Medical Care

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to pass Ishihara's Color Blindness test (reasonable accommodations considered if failed)
  • Physical capability for moderately active work, including walking and standing for considerable lengths of time, bending down to floor level, and handling physical tasks (with two-person assist and equipment for heavier loads available)

Responsibilities

  • Drive FMS culture through values and customer service standards, providing outstanding service to external and internal customers
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships through timely communication, taking initiative to respond, resolve, and follow up on customer service issues
  • Maintain, test, and repair water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, medical equipment, testing equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems per manufacturer recommendations and FMCNA procedures
  • Document all maintenance and repairs
  • Conduct and document safety checks and routine tasks timely per established procedures
  • Perform housekeeping checks, follow up on issues, and ensure areas are safe, clean, with maintained environmental integrity and aesthetics
  • Clean and disinfect water treatment equipment
  • Maintain and calibrate all testing equipment
  • Conduct building maintenance as needed
  • Coordinate medical waste disposal
  • Collect, organize, and restock supplies; assist in ordering, receiving disposable supplies, creating SAP purchase orders, and conducting monthly/quarterly inventory with cost reporting
  • Evaluate and report current equipment inventory to appropriate sources
  • Ensure visibility to patients with daily walk-throughs during treatments (when possible), reinforce UltraCare™ and customer service, be available for patient questions/concerns, and provide instructive tours of water treatment equipment as requested
  • Process water and dialysate samples per procedures and package for shipping
  • Participate in completion and documentation of ongoing technical QAPI activities
  • Provide assistance at other facilities/acute programs, transport equipment/supplies as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Water Treatment Equipment
Dialysis Equipment
Medical Equipment Repair
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
Equipment Calibration
Preventive Maintenance
Inventory Management
Housekeeping

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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