MILITARY DOD SKILLBRIDGE Biomedical Technician

About the role

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. GE HealthCare as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Active Military Personnel 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience and/or course work in which you have successfully interpreted schematic diagrams and performed troubleshooting and planned maintenance on basic biomedical, diagnostic imaging, or electronic equipment following current standards, code, and procedures to ensure safe and effective operation of those devices;
• 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.

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).