Biomedical Technician I - San Diego

Job Number: 1742743 Business: GE Healthcare Business Segment: Healthcare Americas About Us: Posted Position Title: Biomedical Technician I - San Diego Career Level: Experienced Function: Services Function Segment: Field Services Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: California City: San Diego Postal Code: Relocation Assistance: No Role Summary/Purpose: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

In this role, the Biomedical Technician I will properly evaluate, diagnose, perform repair and planned maintenance (PM) on customer's basic biomedical equipment and drive customer satisfaction through Service Excellence. Essential Responsibilities:
- Under supervision, evaluate basic customer biomedical equipment issues, implement appropriate repairs; as assigned, perform planned maintenance (PM), safety, and environmental inspections and maintain effective customer relations. Follow appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol and complete necessary documentation.

- Maintain daily communications with customers as directed, to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction. As instructed, implement GE/customer facility contract, supporting business goals and objectives.

- May assist more and less experienced technicians on basic and more complex repairs/resolution respectively. Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within assigned area. When trained, 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. Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.

- Meet Health and Human Services, Environment Health and Safety requirements and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements.

- Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.

AND one of the following:
1) Minimum of one-year military experience or other equivalent formal training in maintaining electronics, electromechanical or medical equipment.
2) Minimum of an Associates degree in Electronics or Mechanical Principles.
3) Qualified and participated in the formal GEHC Clinical Services Internship program as a GE employee.

Must be willing to occasionally travel outside of assigned region. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: GE 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 background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics: 1) One year of experience performing troubleshooting and planned maintenance on basic electronic, electromechanical or medical equipment following current standards, code and procedures to ensure safe and effective operation of those devices. Desired experience is a strong knowledge of electronic digital circuitry and understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical devices.2) Previous experience interpreting schematic diagrams to perform effective repair and planned maintenance on basic biomedical or electronic equipment.3) Proficiency in completing electronic documentation using PDA and computer skills.4) Previous experience developing and maintaining good customer relations.5) Analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy to understand manner.6) Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution based service process.7) Change agent and process-oriented.8) Leading & Relating to Others: Establishes good relationships with customers and staff. Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization. Relates well to people at all levels. Manages conflict.9) Shares Expertise: Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise. Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development. Shares expertise and knowledge with others. Uses technology to achieve work objectives. Demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions.10) Organizing & Executing: Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction. Sets high standards for quality and quantity. Monitors and maintains quality and productivity. Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way. Consistently achieves project goals. Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people. Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction. Initiates and generates activity.11) Communicating: Speaks clearly and fluently. Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly. Makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence. Responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback. Projects credibility.12) Coping with Pressure: Works productively in a pressurized environment. Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations. Balances the demands of a work life and a personal life. Maintains a positive outlook at work. Handles criticism well and learns from it.13) Supporting & Cooperating: Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others. Adapts to the team and builds team spirit. Listens, consults others and communicates proactively. Supports and cares for others. Upholds ethics and values. Appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority. Follows procedures and policies. Compiles with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.14) Embracing Change & Demonstrating Enthusiasm: Adapts to changing circumstances. Accepts new ideas and change initiatives. Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations. Works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary. Identifies development strategies needed to achieve career goals and meet new or changing demands of the job.15) Commercial Thinking: Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Identifies business opportunities for the organization. Demonstrates financial awareness.