Biomedical Equipment Technician 1

GE HealthCare; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a biomedical equipment technician to respond to service calls, diagnose equipment, and perform repairs and planned maintenance on basic biomedical devices in the Gainesville, GA area. You will collaborate with hospital staff, document actions, and ensure safety compliance.

A background in electrical/biomedical engineering or related military training is preferred, with on-call rotation possible.

Qualifications

• Analytical and communication skills to explain technical issues clearly.
• Formal education options include degrees in Electrical/Biomedical/Mechanical engineering or equivalent military training.
• Experience or internship programs with GEHC Biomed/FE Services are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, and repair basic biomedical equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance and safety/environmental inspections as assigned.
• Assist more experienced technicians on repairs and resolutions.
• Document repair actions and submit reports according to schedule.
• Maintain customer relations and communicate with customers and teammates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma / GED with 2+ years servicing equipment

Job description

Role Summary

Responds to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, and perform repair and planned maintenance (PM) on customers' basic biomedical equipment. Drives customer satisfaction through service excellence.

Job Description Summary

Position is in Gainesville GA

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responds to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, and perform repair and planned maintenance (PM) on customers' basic biomedical equipment. Drives customer satisfaction through service excellence.

• Under supervision, evaluate basic customer biomedical equipment issues, implement appropriate repairs, and as assigned, perform PM and safety/environmental inspections.
• May assist more experienced technicians on basic and more complex repairs/resolution.
• Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues.
• Follow appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and completes necessary documentation.
• Maintain daily communications with customers as directed, to ensure resolution and proper follow up, leading to strong customer relations and ongoing customer satisfaction.
• As instructed, implement GE/customer facility contract and supports business goals/objectives.
• Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within the assigned area.
• When trained, able to share on-call responsibility.
• Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule.
• 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 through formal instruction.
• Understand and 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.
• The successful applicant must comply with GEHC's standard background check, including a post-offer drug test. In addition, during employment, the employee must comply with all customer access policies, including but not limited to obtaining and/or providing proof of required immunizations, and additional drug tests or background checks (including a federal government background check if assigned to support a contract with the federal government).

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.
• Willingness to be available "after hours", or work a rotating On-Call schedule, including weekends, for critical issues and coverage, as necessary. Quality-Specific Goals:

Characteristics : One year of experience

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No