Biomedical Equipment Technician 2

MS0059 GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Wichita, KS is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician 2 to service hospital equipment on-site, diagnose issues, and perform repairs with a focus on safety and uptime.

You'll conduct planned PMs, safety checks, and collaborate with on-site teams to maintain compliance and documentation.

Relocation assistance exists; willingness for after-hours coverage and on-call rotation is required; strong customer communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years in servicing medical equipment.
• Alternatively, military training with 2+ years of equipment service.
• HS Diploma/GED with 4+ years of medical equipment service.
• Analytical and communication skills to explain technical issues clearly.
• Willingness to be on-call and work after hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex biomedical equipment issues and perform appropriate repairs.
• Perform planned maintenance, safety inspections, and document actions.
• Follow GE policies, hospital procedures, and ensure proper reporting.
• Communicate effectively with customers and coordinate with teammates.
• Share on-call responsibilities and support the onsite service team.
• Maintain tools, spares, and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

On-call availability

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Biomedical/Mechanical)

Equivalent military education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Biomedical Equipment Technician 2 will work onsite at one or more hospital locations in and around the Wichita, KS service area. The Biomedical Equipment Technician 2 responds to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, perform repair/planned maintenance (PM) on progressively complex customer's biomedical equipment, and drives customer satisfaction through Service Excellence. #LI-BI1 #LI-Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex, customer biomedical equipment issues, and implement appropriate repairs.
• Perform planned maintenance (PM), safety and environmental inspections, and maintain effective customer relations.
• Follow and guide others as needed regarding appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and complete necessary documentation.
• Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues.
• Establish and engage in proactive daily communications with customers, to ensure resolution and proper follow up, leading to customer satisfaction.
• Implement GE/customer facility contract, supporting business goals and objectives.
• Lead, instruct, and assist technicians on basic and complex repairs and resolution.
• Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within assigned area.
• Share on-call/pager responsibility.
• Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule.
• Ensure proper care of spares, tools and test equipment, and ensure calibration.
• Maintain approved parts inventory.
• Manage vendors' service delivery processes in compliance with GE policies, as instructed.
• Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.
• May perform role of Site Leader (e.g., direct activities of fellow Biomedical Technicians assigned to site, engage in a more interactive customer relationship, which may include Safety Committee or other participation, with regard to overall account activity).
• Meet Health and Human Services, Environment Health and Safety requirements, and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience servicing medical equipment;
• OR equivalent military education and 2+ years of experience servicing electrical or mechanical equipment;
• OR High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of experience servicing medical 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.

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.

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

GE HealthCare

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: Yes

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.