Biomedical Technician 1

Responsibilities

• Evaluate basic customer biomedical equipment issues
• Implement appropriate repairs
• Perform PM and safety/environmental inspections
• Assist more experienced technicians on basic and more complex repairs/resolution
• Communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues
• Follow appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and complete necessary documentation
• Maintain daily communications with customers as directed
• Support GE/customer facility contract and business goals/objectives
• Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within the assigned area
• Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule
• Maintain 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 through formal instruction
• Utilize sources of help (i.e., manuals, tech support, Facetime app, online resources) to answer questions when performing PM
• Meet Health and Human Services, Environment Health and Safety requirements, and all other applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent military education; OR participant in the formal GEHC Biomed/FE Services Internship or Military Externship program; OR High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of experience servicing electrical, electronics, IT or mechanical equipment
• Analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy-to-understand manner
• Willingness to be available ""after hours"", or work a rotating On-Call schedule, including weekends, for critical issues and coverage, as necessary
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain 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 by this job may include color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception