Biomedical Equipment Technician 1

GE HealthCare (United States); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation not provided

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Biomedical Technician I to evaluate, diagnose, repair and perform preventive maintenance on basic biomedical equipment at customer sites in the Houston, TX area. The role involves on-site work and a five 8-hour shift schedule.

Responsibilities include documenting repair actions, maintaining equipment calibration, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to hospital protocols and GE policies. On-call rotation and after-hours availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Analytical and communication skills to explain technical issues to customers clearly.
• Willingness to be available after hours or on a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required, no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, repair and perform PM on basic customer biomedical equipment.
• Assist more experienced technicians on basic and complex repairs.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and customers; document actions and results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

After-hours/on-call readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent military education

GEHC Biomed/FE Internship

High School Diploma + 2 yrs experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

In this role, the Biomedical Technician I will properly evaluate, diagnose, perform repair and planned maintenance (PM) on customer’s basic biomedical equipment and drive customer satisfaction through Service Excellence.

The Biomedical Equipment Technician will work at our customer site(s) in the Houston TX area. The work shift will be five 8-hour shifts.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required 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, Apprenticeship or Military Externship program; OR High School Diploma/GED and a minimum 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.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Special Physical Requirements:

• Ability 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.
• 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.

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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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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