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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs on OPT are a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. Employers in hospitals, medical device companies, and clinical settings regularly hire BMET technicians, and the role's technical degree requirement supports STEM OPT extension eligibility.
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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 OPT Sponsorship as a Biomedical Equipment Technician
Confirm your degree supports the role
BMET positions require a directly related degree, typically biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or clinical technology. Confirm your transcript reflects coursework in medical devices, electronics, or instrumentation before applying, since employers use degree alignment to validate OPT authorization.
Prioritize healthcare systems and medical device companies
Large hospital networks and medical device manufacturers like Siemens Healthineers, Philips, and GE HealthCare have structured OPT hiring processes. They employ BMETs in large volumes and are more familiar with work authorization requirements than smaller independent service organizations.
Highlight preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance experience
Employers screen BMET candidates for hands-on experience with Joint Commission standards, FDA regulations, and equipment maintenance logs. Emphasizing these credentials in your resume signals that you can contribute immediately, which reduces employer hesitation about OPT timelines and training investment.
Address your OPT timeline early in outreach
BMET roles often involve credentialing and onboarding that takes several weeks. Contact hiring managers early to confirm your OPT start date and end date, giving the employer enough lead time to schedule your start before your authorization window opens.
Pursue CBET certification to strengthen your profile
The Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential signals professional readiness and is recognized across U.S. healthcare employers. Candidates pursuing or holding CBET certification stand out in competitive applicant pools, especially when employer familiarity with OPT authorization is limited.
Use your university's biomedical engineering network
Faculty advisors and alumni working in clinical engineering or medical device companies can refer you directly to hiring managers. Referrals from trusted contacts significantly reduce the friction of explaining OPT authorization to employers encountering it for the first time.
Biomedical Equipment Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
BMET roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. You also need to work for an E-Verify enrolled employer. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What employers hire Biomedical Equipment Technician OPT students?
Hospital systems, independent service organizations, and medical device manufacturers are the primary employers. Companies like Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, and GE HealthCare regularly hire BMETs and have experience onboarding international candidates on work authorization. You can browse OPT-friendly BMET openings directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to sponsoring or hiring OPT candidates.
Is a Biomedical Equipment Technician role considered a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
OPT authorization does not require a specialty occupation determination the way H-1B visa does. What matters is that your employment is directly related to your degree field. For BMET roles, a degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or clinical technology typically satisfies this requirement. Your DSO documents the connection between your role and your degree on your SEVIS record.
How do I explain my OPT work authorization to a BMET employer who is unfamiliar with it?
Frame it simply: OPT is a federal work authorization program for F-1 students that allows you to work in your degree field for up to 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension. The employer does not file any petition or pay any fees for standard OPT. For STEM OPT, they need to be E-Verify enrolled and complete a training plan, but there is no lottery or USCIS petition involved.
What should I include on my resume to get BMET OPT jobs faster?
List specific equipment types you have serviced, such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, and imaging systems, alongside any preventive maintenance software you have used. Include your OPT authorization dates clearly, note if you are STEM OPT eligible, and mention any CBET exam preparation or certification. Employers in clinical settings prioritize demonstrable hands-on experience over academic credentials alone.