Biomedical Equipment Technician I

About the Role

Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on life-changing medical equipment for various modalities within a hospital or healthcare system in Northwest, AR. This role requires working onsite at customer locations in the Northwest, AR area.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, evaluate basic customer biomedical equipment issues, implement appropriate repairs, and perform preventative maintenance (PM) and safety/environmental inspections.
• Assist more experienced technicians on basic and complex repairs/resolutions.
• Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues.
• Follow GE policies, procedures, hospital protocols, and complete necessary documentation.
• Maintain daily communications with customers to ensure resolution, proper follow-up, and strong customer relations.
• Implement GE/customer facility contracts and support business goals/objectives.
• Work as part of a local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within the assigned area.
• Share on-call responsibility when trained.
• Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule.
• Ensure proper care of spares, tools, and test equipment, including calibration.
• Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment.
• Utilize sources of help (e.g., manuals, tech support, FaceTime, online resources) to answer questions during PM.
• Meet Health and Human Services, Environmental Health and Safety requirements, and all other applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, military education, or participation in the formal GE HealthCare Biomedical or Field Engineer Services Internship, Apprenticeship, or Military Externship program; OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience servicing electrical, electronics, IT, or mechanical equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to be available after-hours and/or work a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship provided).

Special Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch, squat, kneel, or crawl.
• Sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Reach above and below shoulder level, flex or extend neck, and maintain good hand and finger dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities may include color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

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