Field Service Technician I - New Orleans, LA

Zvh; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Baxter in the United States is seeking a Field Service Technician I to prepare products for patient use across rental and customer-owned medical devices. You will clean, disinfect, perform function checks, and minor repairs, supporting 24/7 delivery and service for centers and accounts.

This role requires driving a fleet vehicle, loading/unloading heavy equipment, and customer interaction. You must be at least 21, have a HS diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license and driving record.
• Basic mathematical skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Performs electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting and repair of assigned products.
• Troubleshoot devices and repair malfunctioning components.
• Use appropriate tools for adjustments and repairs.
• Provide on-call coverage, up to 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
• Load, unload, and remove medical products up to 1680 pounds.
• Generate service revenue and complete activities under service contract.
• Safely operate a box truck or company vehicle from cargo van to 26,000 pound truck.

Skills

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Heavy lifting

Customer interaction

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

The Field Service Technician I will perform functions related to product readiness for patient utilization on a wide range of rental and customer owned medical products. This is where we transform healthcare together by cleaning, disinfecting, operational function checks, and minor repairs of Baxter and non-Baxter products. Explore a Day in the Life of a Field Service Technician and learn more about Field Service Careers here. Every repair, every delivery, and every call makes a real impact. In addition to the repair work, the FST I is also responsible for performing the same responsibilities as a FST I related to product readiness for patient utilization on a wide range of rental and customer owned medical products. This position requires operating a fleet vehicle in a safe manner as well as direct customer contact. Additionally, will provide 24/7 delivery, removal, and service support for products in service centers and customer accounts in a timely and professional manner. Our commitment to our mission means we are there when patients and healthcare professionals need us, during the critical moments that matter most!

What You'll Do:

• Performs electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair of assigned products.
• Ability to troubleshoot devices and repair any malfunctioning components.
• Ability to use the appropriate tools in making required adjustments and repairs.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage, up to 24/7 basis including weekends and holidays, which may require customer account visits.
• Ability to load, unload, and remove medical products, weighing up to 1680 pounds.
• Generate service revenue and complete activities required under service contract.
• Safely operate box truck vehicle or company car ranging in size from a cargo van up to a 26,000 pound truck.

What You'll Bring:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and driving record.
• Basic mathematical skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range rate of $41,600 - $57,200. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/ experience, time in role, business line, and geographic/ office location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.