Biomedical Technician Apprentice

About the role

This learning-focused role trains aspiring field service technicians to respond to service calls, diagnose, repair, and perform planned maintenance on basic biomedical equipment. The apprentice will serve as the face of GE HealthCare at customer sites in Sarasota/Bradenton, FL, focusing on maintaining and repairing medical equipment in healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate basic customer biomedical equipment issues and implement appropriate repairs.
• Perform planned maintenance (PM), safety, and environmental inspections.
• Maintain effective customer relations and document all repair actions.
• Support customers in hospitals and clinical settings, ensuring resolution and proper follow-up.
• Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule.
• Manage vendor's service delivery processes in compliance with GEHC policies.
• Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment.
• Identify and report all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization.
• Meet Health and Human Services, as well as Environment Health and Safety requirements.
• Complete all planned Quality and Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
• Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within assigned area.
• Manage schedule, travel, tools, and learning activities with increasing independence over the course of the program.
• Demonstrate professionalism, emotional intelligence, and resilience when working in high-pressure clinical environments.

Requirements

• AS, BS degree, military education, certificate program, current student with less than 12 months from completion OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 months experience servicing electronic, IT or mechanical equipment.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with demonstrated work experience, or a completed AS or BS degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in customer-facing role(s).
• Experience interfacing both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process.
• Knowledge of electronic digital circuitry and understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical devices.
• Strong customer communication skills.
• Change agent and process-oriented.
• Analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy-to-understand manner.

Location & Mobility

Local candidates strongly preferred. Any relocation beyond 30 miles from your current location must be approved by your manager in advance.

Program Considerations

Successful completion of the apprenticeship and conversion to a full-time internal position are based on performance, business need, and role availability. Candidates who are open to relocation may increase their chances of placement into a full-time internal role. In 2025, 84% of apprentices completing the program moved into full-time internal positions.

Physical & Compliance Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 35 pounds unassisted and perform frequent bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to reach at, above, and below shoulder level; flex and extend neck; and demonstrate good hand and finger dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities may include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Onsite

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $42,400 - $63,600. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location.

Additional Information

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