Biomedical Technician

Job Description Summary

In this role, the Biomedical Technician 1 will respond to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, perform repair and planned maintenance (PM) on biomedical equipment and drive customer satisfaction through Service Excellence.

Under supervision, evaluate basic customer biomedical equipment issues, implement appropriate repairs; as assigned, perform planned maintenance (PM), safety, environmental inspections and maintain effective customer relations.

Follow appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol and complete necessary documentation, as guided.

• Maintain daily communications with customers as directed, to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction. As instructed, implement GE/customer facility contract, supporting business goals and objectives.
• May assist more experienced technicians on progressive repairs and resolution. Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within assigned area.
• Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule. Maintain approved parts inventory. Manage vendor's service delivery processes in compliance with GE policies, as instructed.
• Ensure proper care of spares, tools and test equipment and ensure calibration. Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment formal instruction.
• Meet Health and Human Services, as well as Environment Health and Safety requirements.

Graduate from an A.S., B.S., M.S., diploma, or a directly related certificate in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging Technology, Mechanical Principles, or a similar degree program or equivalent DOD military education; or be a current student of no more than 12 months from an A.S., B.S. or M.S. in the same fields; or graduate from an A.S., B.S., M.S. degree program and have 1+ year of experience servicing electrical, electronics, IT, or mechanical equipment.

• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale.
• Previous experience and/or coursework in which you have successfully interpreted schematic diagrams and performed troubleshooting and planned maintenance on basic diagnostic imaging or electronic equipment following current standards, code, and procedures to ensure safe and effective operation of those devices.
• Must be able to help maintain the health and status of encompass.
• Must be able to develop and maintain good customer relationships.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Special
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Candidate must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted and frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time. Candidate must also be able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex/extend neck, and have good hand and finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required may include color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Candidate may not relocate more than 30 miles from current location without manager approval.
• Complete all planned Quality and Compliance training within defined deadlines. Identify and report any and all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization.
• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.

• Previous experience interpreting schematic diagrams and performing effective repair and planned maintenance on basic biomedical or electronic equipment.
• Ability to develop and maintain good customer relations.
• Analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electronic equipment in the electronic field, resulting in knowledge of electronic digital circuitry and understanding of electronic and electro‑mechanical devices.
• Change agent and process oriented.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.

GE Health Care offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Health Care will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as…