Biomedical Equipment Technician I at Fresenius Medical Care

Niskayuna, New York, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical EquipmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Entry-level position requiring development of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) in a supervised environment
  • Ability to work under close supervision with detailed instruction until completion of task-specific training and demonstration of competency
  • Must obtain and maintain water treatment equipment qualification by completing Annual Water Training
  • Must maintain current required certifications
  • Ability to perform routine tasks including repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation consistent with training and qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Perform timely routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on dialysis equipment, water treatment systems, and physical plant, including maintaining aesthetics
  • Coordinate and complete scheduled and unscheduled routine repair and maintenance of physical plant by company-approved vendors
  • Participate in preventive maintenance of all ancillary devices following manufacturer’s recommendations, company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Purchase and maintain inventory of service parts using approved sources; ensure RGA and warranty parts are returned timely
  • Perform water/dialysate sample collection, processing, evaluation, and reporting per policies and procedures
  • Document all daily, weekly, monthly repair and maintenance activities/repairs per applicable policies/procedures
  • Update project tracking or other company tracking/documentation systems as assigned
  • Participate in monthly Technical CQI/QAI process, including analysis, data assembly, technical discussions, reporting outcomes, and implementing approved improvement plans
  • Collaborate with facility staff to ensure regulatory and OSHA requirements are met
  • Review water system documentation to verify compliance and perform daily, weekly, monthly trend analysis, anticipating actions to ensure proper function
  • Identify and escalate instances where company policies and procedures are not met
  • Participate in managing Program’s Medical Supply Inventory, including par values, ensuring correct inventory for patient treatments, performing physical counts, and generating reports
  • Support clinical education by administering return demonstrations during Annual Water Training
  • Monitor and review patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, ensuring compliance with policies and manufacturer specifications

Skills

Dialysis Equipment Repair
Water Treatment Systems
Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
Biomedical Equipment Maintenance
Physical Plant Maintenance
Equipment Aesthetics

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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