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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. For a defined Area, responsible for supervising the overall operation, condition, maintenance, and repair of all water treatment, physical plant, medical equipment, mechanical/electrical systems in the centralized program so as to ensure safety of the patients as well as the staff operating the equipment. Ensures all decisions, actions and activities of Technical Department Personnel are compliant with company standard operation procedures and with all pertinent local, state and federal regulatory requirements. Oversees OSHA and regulatory compliance related issues ensuring appropriate actions taken to ensure required resolution. Demonstrates pride in the quality of work, regulatory compliance, and the environmental cleanliness of the facilities in the Centralized Technical Program.
DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
- Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards.
- Responsible for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
- Develop and maintains relationships through effective and timely communication.
- Take initiative to respond to, resolve and follow up on customer issues in a timely manner.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Overall management of Technical Services for an area. Area will typically consist of 10 to 25 clinics and 7 to 15 exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Works with Area Managers and/or Directors of Operations to ensure that operational, financial and regulatory requirements associated with Technical Service are met.
- Collaborates with area Quality and Education personnel on cross functional initiatives.
- Responsible for management and oversight of Area financial metrics i.e. TAP, maintenance parts cost, travel and expenses.
- Responsible for data integrity for management systems at the Area level i.e. PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Service Database.
- Responsible for piloting and implementation of new systems and processes as needed.
- Responsible for the following supervision and oversight activities for a defined Area:
- Repair and maintenance activities on water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, test equipment, and the physical plant as recommended by the manufacturer and by procedures established by FMCNA Clinical/Technical services as documented in the FMCNA Policies and Procedures.
- Document all repair and maintenance activity per applicable policies and/or procedures.
- Purchase and maintain inventory of service parts.
- Ensure defective parts with associated RGA and warranty parts are returned in a timely manner.
- Actively support and participate in the Quality Assessment and Process Improvement (QAPI) process.
- Cooperate with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
- Perform water/dialysate sample collection and processing per applicable policies and procedures.
- Review, evaluate and report water/dialysate quality results per applicable policies and procedures.
- Transport equipment as needed.
- Collaborate with the Director of Technical Services to establish operating and financial goals.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement processes to impact them.
- Collaborate with the Regional Technical Operations Manager on selection of water treatment equipment in DeNovos, relocations and renovations.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager on technical and/or physical plant aspects associated with DeNovos, relocations and renovations.
- Collaborate with Operations personnel to ensure integration of Technical Services into acquired facilities.
- Perform Technical Assessments for clinics in assigned area.
- Initiate, monitor and manage external vendor service and/or maintenance agreements/contracts.
- Ensure that applicable manufacturers IFU’s are available to personnel.
- Maintain a list of emergency contacts and ensure it is accessible to all facility personnel.
- Coordinate and provide Technical Services support needed during natural disasters or emergency situations.
- Recruit, interview, and hire Technical Supervisors and/or Biomedical Technicians as needed.
- Act as a mentor, role model and resource for Technical Services Personnel by setting an example of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, coworkers and management.
- Train and mentor Technical Supervisors and/or Biomedical Technicians as required. Ensure proper training and education for all Technical Supervisors and Biomedical Technicians.
- Ensure that personnel and training records are maintained per policy and procedure and are accessible to authorized personnel and regulatory agencies.
- Provide ongoing and formal annual performance evaluations to Technical Supervisors and/or Biomed I and II.
- Oversee corrective actions and Personnel Improvement Plans (PIP) according to applicable HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure that technical sections of the Clinical Services Integrated Policy and Procedure manual are current.
- Implement technical policy and procedure changes upon approval from the Governing Body.
- Retain all technical records and logs according to the FMCNA retention policy.
- Participate in facility audits conducted by the RQM and federal, state or local surveyors preparing and implementing plan of correction for any technical deficiencies identified.
- Schedule / oversee Technical Supervisors and/or Biomedical Technicians to ensure appropriate coverage for a defined Area according to established criteria.
- Maintain and update water system diagrams and valve charts.
- Coordinate the installation of equipment and implementation of product initiatives and improvements.
- Perform and/or provide assistance with the Direct Patient Care Technical Training Program.
- Collaborate with Operations personnel to address adverse events and product complaints.
- Perform monthly SAP supply inventory process as required. Create SAP requisitions for equipment.
- Assist Operations personnel with technical aspects associated with DeNovos, relocations and renovations.
- Ensure that the dialysis machines, water system and mixing equipment is installed, operational and validated per manufactures documentation and FMCNA Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure that the asset register for 8000 series equipment is maintained based on equipment movement and Finance Department criteria.
- Assist Operations personnel in the review and recommendation of capital equipment purchases.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with FMS affiliated physicians, ensuring communication and dissemination of pertinent information as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- AA Degree in electronics /biomedical technology, or equivalent preferred.
- Successful completion of the FMCNA Biomedical Technician Technical Certification Program within the first 24 months of employment required.
- Nephrology / Biomedical Industry Technical Certification within 24 months of employment preferred. (choose one)
- Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
- National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO), Certified Biomedical Nephrology Technician (CBNT)
- Biomedical Industry Technical Certification preferred.
- Water Quality Association (WQA) Water Treatment Specialist (WTS)
- Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- All required certifications must be maintained and current.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum of four years supervisory experience.
- Minimum of four years experience working in an industrial/medical technical setting, or three years experience and an AA Degree in electronics/biomedical technology, or two years experience and a BS Degree in a technology or business field.
- Attend all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and FMCNA policy.
- Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence.
- Ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
- Ability to train subordinate personnel.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and mainframe applications.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate in the English language.
- Employees have to meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Overnight travel may be required.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
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. For a defined Area, responsible for supervising the overall operation, condition, maintenance, and repair of all water treatment, physical plant, medical equipment, mechanical/electrical systems in the centralized program so as to ensure safety of the patients as well as the staff operating the equipment. Ensures all decisions, actions and activities of Technical Department Personnel are compliant with company standard operation procedures and with all pertinent local, state and federal regulatory requirements. Oversees OSHA and regulatory compliance related issues ensuring appropriate actions taken to ensure required resolution. Demonstrates pride in the quality of work, regulatory compliance, and the environmental cleanliness of the facilities in the Centralized Technical Program.
DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
- Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards.
- Responsible for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
- Develop and maintains relationships through effective and timely communication.
- Take initiative to respond to, resolve and follow up on customer issues in a timely manner.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Overall management of Technical Services for an area. Area will typically consist of 10 to 25 clinics and 7 to 15 exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Works with Area Managers and/or Directors of Operations to ensure that operational, financial and regulatory requirements associated with Technical Service are met.
- Collaborates with area Quality and Education personnel on cross functional initiatives.
- Responsible for management and oversight of Area financial metrics i.e. TAP, maintenance parts cost, travel and expenses.
- Responsible for data integrity for management systems at the Area level i.e. PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Service Database.
- Responsible for piloting and implementation of new systems and processes as needed.
- Responsible for the following supervision and oversight activities for a defined Area:
- Repair and maintenance activities on water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, test equipment, and the physical plant as recommended by the manufacturer and by procedures established by FMCNA Clinical/Technical services as documented in the FMCNA Policies and Procedures.
- Document all repair and maintenance activity per applicable policies and/or procedures.
- Purchase and maintain inventory of service parts.
- Ensure defective parts with associated RGA and warranty parts are returned in a timely manner.
- Actively support and participate in the Quality Assessment and Process Improvement (QAPI) process.
- Cooperate with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
- Perform water/dialysate sample collection and processing per applicable policies and procedures.
- Review, evaluate and report water/dialysate quality results per applicable policies and procedures.
- Transport equipment as needed.
- Collaborate with the Director of Technical Services to establish operating and financial goals.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement processes to impact them.
- Collaborate with the Regional Technical Operations Manager on selection of water treatment equipment in DeNovos, relocations and renovations.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager on technical and/or physical plant aspects associated with DeNovos, relocations and renovations.
- Collaborate with Operations personnel to ensure integration of Technical Services into acquired facilities.
- Perform Technical Assessments for clinics in assigned area.
- Initiate, monitor and manage external vendor service and/or maintenance agreements/contracts.
- Ensure that applicable manufacturers IFU’s are available to personnel.
- Maintain a list of emergency contacts and ensure it is accessible to all facility personnel.
- Coordinate and provide Technical Services support needed during natural disasters or emergency situations.
- Recruit, interview, and hire Technical Supervisors and/or Biomedical Technicians as needed.
- Act as a mentor, role model and resource for Technical Services Personnel by setting an example of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, coworkers and management.
- Train and mentor Technical Supervisors and/or Biomedical Technicians as required. Ensure proper training and education for all Technical Supervisors and Biomedical Technicians.
- Ensure that personnel and training records are maintained per policy and procedure and are accessible to authorized personnel and regulatory agencies.
- Provide ongoing and formal annual performance evaluations to Technical Supervisors and/or Biomed I and II.
- Oversee corrective actions and Personnel Improvement Plans (PIP) according to applicable HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure that technical sections of the Clinical Services Integrated Policy and Procedure manual are current.
- Implement technical policy and procedure changes upon approval from the Governing Body.
- Retain all technical records and logs according to the FMCNA retention policy.
- Participate in facility audits conducted by the RQM and federal, state or local surveyors preparing and implementing plan of correction for any technical deficiencies identified.
- Schedule / oversee Technical Supervisors and/or Biomedical Technicians to ensure appropriate coverage for a defined Area according to established criteria.
- Maintain and update water system diagrams and valve charts.
- Coordinate the installation of equipment and implementation of product initiatives and improvements.
- Perform and/or provide assistance with the Direct Patient Care Technical Training Program.
- Collaborate with Operations personnel to address adverse events and product complaints.
- Perform monthly SAP supply inventory process as required. Create SAP requisitions for equipment.
- Assist Operations personnel with technical aspects associated with DeNovos, relocations and renovations.
- Ensure that the dialysis machines, water system and mixing equipment is installed, operational and validated per manufactures documentation and FMCNA Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure that the asset register for 8000 series equipment is maintained based on equipment movement and Finance Department criteria.
- Assist Operations personnel in the review and recommendation of capital equipment purchases.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with FMS affiliated physicians, ensuring communication and dissemination of pertinent information as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- AA Degree in electronics /biomedical technology, or equivalent preferred.
- Successful completion of the FMCNA Biomedical Technician Technical Certification Program within the first 24 months of employment required.
- Nephrology / Biomedical Industry Technical Certification within 24 months of employment preferred. (choose one)
- Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
- National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO), Certified Biomedical Nephrology Technician (CBNT)
- Biomedical Industry Technical Certification preferred.
- Water Quality Association (WQA) Water Treatment Specialist (WTS)
- Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- All required certifications must be maintained and current.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum of four years supervisory experience.
- Minimum of four years experience working in an industrial/medical technical setting, or three years experience and an AA Degree in electronics/biomedical technology, or two years experience and a BS Degree in a technology or business field.
- Attend all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and FMCNA policy.
- Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence.
- Ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
- Ability to train subordinate personnel.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and mainframe applications.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate in the English language.
- Employees have to meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Overnight travel may be required.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Biomedical Engineer
Document your degree equivalency early
PERM filings require USCIS to confirm your foreign engineering degree meets U.S. equivalency standards. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your employer starts the labor certification process to avoid delays.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Medical device manufacturers, hospital-affiliated research centers, and FDA-regulated biotech firms file PERM applications most often for Biomedical Engineers. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history in this occupation.
Verify your role meets EB-2 specialty occupation requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent in biomedical engineering or a directly related field. If your degree is in a broader engineering discipline, your employer's attorney will need to establish the connection explicitly in the I-140 petition.
Confirm your employer's prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your specific SOC code before negotiating your compensation.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period of at least 30 days before filing a PERM application. Your employer can't begin that clock until they have a specific job offer in place, so ask about their internal process timeline upfront.
Check whether your employer is E-Verify enrolled
Employers sponsoring foreign workers through PERM are not automatically required to use E-Verify, but many large healthcare and defense-contractor employers are. If you're switching from OPT or another status, E-Verify enrollment affects how quickly your work authorization can be confirmed on day one.
Green Card Biomedical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Biomedical Engineer roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Biomedical Engineer positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they typically require at least a master's degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related field. Roles that accept a bachelor's degree with several years of experience can qualify under EB-3 as a professional or skilled worker. The specific tier depends on the minimum requirements the employer sets in the PERM job description, not just your own credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Biomedical Engineer?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 new visas annually, and subject to a lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 has no annual numerical cap at the petition level, though visa availability by country of birth can create wait times for nationals from high-demand countries like India and China. Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited work authorization, and the employer must demonstrate through DOL's labor certification that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
You'll need academic transcripts and diplomas with certified English translations, a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency if your degree is foreign-issued, and any professional licenses or certifications relevant to your specialization such as biomedical device design or clinical engineering. Having these ready before your employer begins the PERM recruitment process prevents the most common documentation delays, which can add months to the overall timeline.
How long does the PERM green card process typically take for a Biomedical Engineer?
The full process from PERM filing to receiving a green card generally runs two to four years for most nationalities, though it can extend significantly longer for nationals of India and China due to visa backlog queues. DOL's PERM processing alone currently averages over a year for analyst review cases. The I-140 petition at USCIS adds additional time, followed by the adjustment of status or consular processing stage. Your employer's attorney can give you a realistic estimate based on your country of birth and current DOL processing times.
How do I find Biomedical Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship explicitly, so you need to focus on employers with a documented history of PERM filings in engineering roles. Use Migrate Mate to search for Biomedical Engineer positions at companies that have sponsored employment-based green cards before. Targeting employers who already understand the PERM process significantly reduces the friction of getting a sponsorship commitment during offer negotiations.