Biomedical Equipment Technician
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Battle Ground
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Under supervision is responsible for the
operational condition, maintenance, and repair of all water
systems, medical equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems so as
to ensure safety of the patients as well as the staff operating the
equipment. Responsible for inventory and housekeeping as required.
Assists in cost containment in the facility.Supports FMCNA's
mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.
Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all
regulatory and FMS policy requirements.DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:CUSTOMER
SERVICE:
- Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and
customer service standards.
- Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external
and internal customers.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships through
effective and timely communication.
- Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up
regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely
manner.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:
- Maintains, tests and repairs 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
as documented in the Technical Policies and Standards manual.
- Documents all maintenance and repairs.
- Ensures safety checks and routine tasks are conducted and
documented in a timely fashion according to the established
procedures.
- Conducts housekeeping check and follows-up housekeeping
problems.
- Responsible for water treatment equipment cleaning and
disinfecting.
- Ensures all testing equipment is properly maintained and
calibrated.
- Ensures all areas are safe and clean - that environmental
integrity and aesthetics are maintained.
- Conducts building maintenance as needed.
- Responsible for coordination of medical waste disposal.
- Collects and organizes supplies restocking relevant areas as
needed.
- Assists in ordering and receiving disposable supplies.
- Assists in creating SAP purchase orders for supplies.
- Assists in conducting monthly and quarterly inventory of
supplies with cost reporting through facility specific
records.
- Evaluates and reports the current equipment inventory to
appropriate sources.PATIENT CARE:
- Ensures visibility to patients with daily walk through during
treatment times, when possible.
- Reinforces the concept of UltraCare and customer service -
ensures availability for patient's questions and concerns.
- As requested, provides instructive tours of the water treatment
equipment for patients and explains the basics of the
machines.CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:
- Processes water and dialysate samples according to specified
procedures, package samples for shipping.
- Participates in the completion and documentation of ongoing
technical QAPI activities as appropriate.OTHER:
- Provides assistance at other facilities and/or acute programs,
transport equipment and supplies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
CONDITIONS:
- 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.Note that: 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.EDUCATION:
- High school/Vocational diploma or G.E.D.
- Technician training or AA Degree in electronics
preferred.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- At least six months experience working in a technical
(industry/hospital) setting.
- Must 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.EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.by
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