Biomedical Operations Manager

10/27/2026

2245 Rolling Run DrSte 11, Baltimore, Maryland, 21244-1858, United States of America

The Biomed Field Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Biomedical team, including overseeing facility projects and the Biomedical costs, quality and teammates. Manages Biomedical Specialists (BSS) within assigned area, including the hiring, promotion, discipline, professional development, and discharge of teammates as needed with approval from the Group Biomed Director (GBD) and, if needed, the Division Vice President (DVP) and People Services Manager. This position reports to the Group Biomed Director.

This will cover our Baltimore and DC areas

This person will manage a team approximately (10-12) BSS Technicians and will require a minimum of 50-75% travel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises teammates, including the hiring, promotion, discipline, professional development and discharge of teammates as needed with approval from the GBD and, if needed, the DVP and People Services Manager

Monitors and evaluates direct reports to assure a consistent high standard of performance.

Deploys and ensures timely completion of educational programs including:

Initial orientation for to the facilities and to DaVita policies & procedures

Technical and other training for Specialists, to include continuing education

Visits each facility in the assigned area at least semiannually to assess and evaluate technical activities, and to confirm direct reports’ compliance with DaVita policies and procedures.

Ensures Annual Skills-Competency recertification for each BSS as required, preferably before the Technician’s annual PDR (Performance Development Review)

Participates in FHM at least semiannually with each clinic supported, in person or telephonically.

Participates in the audit process as required.

Manages equipment, labor costs, and maintains an effective system of biomedical financial, business records, and facility reports.

Reviews and/or approves purchases of maintenance and repair parts, tools, test equipment and capital equipment as assigned by the GBD.

Ensures optimal biomedical staffing plans are developed and used throughout and promotes the most efficient utilization of biomedical teammates.

Collaborates with operations to ensure strategic alignment and team performance compliance.

Uses or implements reports and tools to help ensure biomed-related budgets are achieved by the Division.

Develops optimal on-call coverage procedures and schedules to demonstrate both stewardship and concern for Biomedical Technicians’ quality of life issues.

Participates as needed in on-site inspections by state or federal surveyors when notified.

Ensures compliance with DaVita policy and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.

Understands and applies DaVita policy and procedures to clinical teammates’ operation of dialysis machines, water treatment systems and ancillary medical equipment and when troubleshooting or assisting Biomedical troubleshooting activities.

Implements changes in DaVita policies, procedures, vendors and products as directed by the GBD.

Participates with the GBD and DVP in development of plans and scheduling of biomedical teammates for timely and effective deployment to support dialysis facilities in the event of a disaster or emergency.

Participates in Field Operations Core Team meetings

Participates in development and rollout of national Biomedical initiatives.

Creates and fosters an environment of trust and effective, open communication within the biomedical community and with operations and clinical teams to interpret technical policies and procedures, to create clarity, and to generate options and solutions.