Field Technician, Monitoring (VA/MD)

Nihon Kohden; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical equipment company is seeking a Field Technician to install equipment at customer sites in Virginia. Responsibilities include managing installations, training staff, performing quality checks, and conducting repairs. The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in electronics, 2+ years experience, and strong organizational skills. This position requires approximately 100% travel and adherence to strict medical facility regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with installation, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as onsite lead for capital installations.
• Performs emergency repair services as required.
• Completes as-built documentation for project closeout.

Skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Detail oriented and deadline focused

Basic cabling and construction principles

Basic familiarity with networks

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Sales Force

Concur

Pilgrim

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

The Field Technician, Monitoring will perform the technical, logistical, and administrative duties required to install NK equipment into customer sites. The Field Technician also performs emergency repair services, as required.

Essential Functions and Main Duties

• Serves as onsite lead for capital installations, manages 3rd party activities and duties, and communicates expectations.
• Trains 3rd party staff in basic duties related to cable pulling, inventory, staging, and installation.
• Performs high-level quality checks of all equipment prior to installation at a customer site.
• Performs WMTS system installations prior to go-live.
• Coordinates with tech support and/or sales administration when issues cannot be resolved onsite.
• Troubleshoots and repairs NKA capital equipment onsite and resolves network issues when possible.
• Installs all capital equipment at customer sites or departments as outlined by the installation design documents.
• Follows installation plans provided by corporate and communicates issues or variances as required.
• Completes as-built documentation required for project closeout and communicates with the customer.
• Ensures the customer is trained and knowledgeable about all equipment locations and components.
• Ensures all equipment is working properly, installations are neat and orderly, and the customer is satisfied.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Education / Certification / Experience Required:

• Associate degree in electronics or related discipline; relevant education and experience accepted in lieu of degree
• 2+ years of experience with installation; preferably in a hospital environment
• Basic cabling and construction principles
• Basic familiarity with networks
• Level and compensation depend on location, experience, education and skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Detail oriented and deadline focused
• MS Office, Sales Force, Concur, Pilgrim, Confluence, Smartsheet
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and to receive and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Compensation

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $23.00 to $33.00. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location.

Perks and Benefits

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Working Conditions

Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday and occasional weekends, unless otherwise stated by the department manager. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or department and are subject to change at any time at the Company’s discretion.

Physical: This position requires reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 30 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, and color vision. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.

Travel: Approximately 100%

Location: Based in Virginia or Maryland area

Access to Customer Sites: It is an essential function of this position to perform duties in healthcare facilities, and to achieve the necessary vendor credentialing. As part of this process, it is typically required to provide proof of vaccinations (including for COVID-19), and related personal medical information, and to comply with other criteria as needed to be able to work at customer sites. Typical vendor credentialing expenses will be paid/reimbursed by the Company.

Nihon Kohden America is committed to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other workplace practices.

Nihon Kohden America complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Employees and applicants will not be subject to harassment or retaliation for asserting their legal rights. Questions or concerns regarding this policy may be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail].