Biomedical Technician 1 - New Orleans, LA at GE HealthCare

**Who this is for** This role is for a technician with a background in biomedical, electrical, or mechanical systems who wants to apply their technical skills t

Work type: onsite

Location: Remote

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a technician with a background in biomedical, electrical, or mechanical systems who wants to apply their technical skills toward maintaining essential medical equipment in a clinical environment. **Key highlights** You will support healthcare facilities by diagnosing, repairing, and performing planned maintenance on biomedical equipment, ensuring safety compliance and high uptime for mission-critical medical tools. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field, or equivalent military experience/training. - Possess strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical staff. - Are available for after-hours or rotating on-call shifts as needed for critical coverage. - Are comfortable performing physical tasks including lifting up to 35 lbs and navigating tight equipment workspaces.

Job Description

# Job Description Summary

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.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

# Job Description

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.

• 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.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support. 

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

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)[.](http://www.ge.com/sites/default/files/15-000845%20EEO%20combined.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:Yes

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