Biomedical Technician II

GE HEALTHCARE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Technician II responds to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, perform repair/planned maintenance (PM) on progressively complex customer's biomedical equipment, and drives customer satisfaction through Service Excellence. This position works 3rd shift, with hours typically from Sunday night to Thursday morning (10pm-9am) or Wednesday night to Sunday morning (10pm-9am). The role involves performing planned maintenance, safety and environmental inspections, and maintaining effective customer relations. Technicians are expected to follow GE policies, hospital protocols, and complete necessary documentation. They will also partner with teammates, communicate proactively with customers, and implement GE/customer facility contracts. This role may also involve leading and instructing other technicians, sharing on-call responsibilities, documenting repairs, maintaining parts inventory, and managing vendor service delivery. Continuous enhancement of technical knowledge and compliance with regulatory requirements are essential. In some cases, the technician may serve as a Site Leader, directing activities of other technicians and engaging in a more interactive customer relationship.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience servicing medical equipment; OR equivalent military education and 2+ years of experience servicing electrical or mechanical equipment; OR High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of experience servicing medical equipment.
Analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy to understand manner.
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 by this job may include color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Willingness to be available "after hours", or work a rotating On-Call schedule, including weekends, for critical issues and coverage, as necessary.

Responsibilities

Evaluate complex, customer biomedical equipment issues, and implement appropriate repairs.
Perform planned maintenance (PM), safety and environmental inspections, and maintain effective customer relations.
Follow and guide others as needed regarding appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and complete necessary documentation.
Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues.
Establish and engage in proactive daily communications with customers, to ensure resolution and proper follow, leading to customer satisfaction.
Implement GE/customer facility contract, supporting business goals and objectives.
Lead, instruct, and assist technicians on basic and complex repairs and resolution.
Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within assigned area.
Share on-call/pager responsibility.
Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule.
Ensure proper care of spares, tools and test equipment, and ensure calibration.
Maintain approved parts inventory.
Manage vendors' service delivery processes in compliance with GE policies, as instructed.
Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.
May perform role of Site Leader (e.g., direct activities of fellow Biomedical Technicians assigned to site, engage in a more interactive customer relationship, which may include Safety Committee or other participation, with regard to overall account activity).
Meet Health and Human Services, Environment Health and Safety requirements, and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements.