[Remote] Biomedical Technician 2 - Portsmouth, VA Area at GE Healthcare

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Medical TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent military education to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; OR participant in the formal GEHC Biomed/FE Services Internship, Apprenticeship or Military Externship program; OR High School Diploma/GED and a minimum 4 years of experience servicing electrical, electronics, IT or mechanical equipment
Minimum 2 years of experience servicing medical equipment
Knowledge of electronic digital circuitry and understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical devices
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship)
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted; frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand for long periods; reach at, above and below shoulder level; flex/extend neck; good hand and finger dexterity
Willingness to work onsite in the Portsmouth, VA area

Responsibilities

Evaluate customer biomedical equipment issues, implement appropriate repairs, and perform planned maintenance and safety and environmental inspections
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and hospital protocols to ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met; ensure documentation of all work performed is captured
Maintain strong relationships and frequent communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up for ongoing customer satisfaction
Maintain proper care of tools and test equipment to ensure calibration and ability to deliver timely and accurate repairs and maintenance
Identify and report all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

biomedical equipment repairplanned maintenancesafety inspectionselectrical engineeringbiomedical engineeringmechanical engineeringtest equipment calibrationcustomer servicecompliance documentationhospital protocols

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This role requires working onsite at customer locations in the Portsmouth VA area, such as hospitals, and the candidate must be willing to work in that region to provide onsite customer support.

What are the required qualifications for this Biomedical Technician role?

Candidates need an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent military education, internship/apprenticeship, or High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years experience servicing electrical/electronics/IT/mechanical equipment), plus a minimum of 2 years servicing medical equipment.

What key skills are needed for this position?

The role requires knowledge of electronic digital circuitry and understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical devices.

What are the physical requirements for this job?

Candidates must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted, frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand for long periods, reach at/above/below shoulder level, flex/extend neck, and have good hand and finger dexterity.

What makes a strong candidate for this Biomedical Technician position?

Strong candidates have experience working in Operating Room settings or team/site leadership experience, in addition to meeting the required qualifications.

GE Healthcare

Healthcare technology and data analytics provider

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides a range of healthcare technologies and services aimed at improving patient care. Its main products include imaging systems, mobile diagnostic devices, patient monitoring solutions, and advanced software for data analysis. These products help medical professionals make informed decisions and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Unlike many competitors, GE Healthcare invests significantly in research and development, allocating $1 billion each year to innovate and enhance its offerings. The company’s goal is to support healthcare providers in delivering better patient outcomes, as evidenced by its technology supporting over 300,000 patients daily and managing 2 billion patient scans each year.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1892Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging AR technologies increase competition in medical imaging.

Regulatory challenges may delay AI application expansions in healthcare.

Dependence on clinical trial success for new product market positioning.

Differentiation

GE Healthcare invests $1 billion annually in R&D for product innovation.

The company supports over 300,000 patients daily with its healthcare technologies.

GE Healthcare's AIR Recon DL offers 3D motion-insensitive imaging for enhanced MRI quality.

Upsides

Acquisition of Caption Health expands AI-powered ultrasound capabilities.

Successful Phase III trial of [18F]flurpiridaz enhances coronary artery disease detection.

Collaboration with Wayra accelerates digital health innovation in EMEA.

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