Biomedical Technician 1

Jobtailor; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a technician to respond to service calls in Roanoke, VA, evaluating, diagnosing, and repairing basic biomedical equipment. You will perform planned maintenance and safety inspections under supervision, and may assist more experienced technicians on more complex repairs.

The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent, strong analytical and communication skills, physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs, and willingness to work after hours or on-call shifts, including

Qualifications

• Analytical and communication skills to explain technical issues clearly to customers.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform extended periods of standing/bending.
• Willingness to be available after hours or on a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Responds to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, and repair/perform PM on basic biomedical equipment.
• Drive customer satisfaction through service excellence in Roanoke, VA.
• Under supervision, evaluate issues, implement repairs, and perform PM and safety/environmental inspections.
• May assist more experienced technicians on basic and complex repairs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in Electrical/Biomedical/Mechanical Eng

High School Diploma/GED + 2+ years servicing equipment

Job description

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 in Roanoke, VA.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and repairing biomedical equipment while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Strong communication skills facilitate effective customer interactions and collaboration with team members.