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Last updated:  20 January 2020

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Field Service Engineer Apprentice

Posted:  20 January 2020

Location:  TBD – must be open to relocating anywhere within the U.S. after training in Snoqualmie, Washington

Job Link:  http://jobs.spacelabshealthcare.com/jobsearch/job-details/field-service-engineer-apprentice/16386/1/

Job Description:

At Spacelabs Healthcare, we are on a mission to provide continuous innovation in healthcare technology for better clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enable better-informed decisions, increase efficiencies, and create a safer environment for patients.

Why work at Spacelabs? Because lives depend on you!

The Field Service Engineer Apprenticeship will begin with a training program based in our corporate office (in Snoqualmie, WA).  The FSE Apprentice will learn about our products (hardware, software, components, connectivity, schematics and technical specifications).  Once fully trained, an FSE is responsible for quality service of Spacelabs products and for customer satisfaction within an assigned territory.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve annual revenue goal by promoting sales of service contracts, billable services, and Spacelabs’ products and offerings.
• Support Regional Service Manager and region in achieving assigned Operating profit goals.
• Install approved equipment upgrades and modifications as required in accordance with technical documents and publications.
• Install and relocate Spacelabs products in accordance with policies, procedures and approved technical documents and publications.

·         Perform all assigned PM's, PA’s and remedial maintenance, and provide necessary records to hospitals and Regional Service Manager (RSM).

·         Provide RSM with accurate and complete reports in a timely manner.

·         Prepare service Contract Quotes in coordination with RSM and Contract Administration.

·         Respond to all assigned customer service calls and apply corporate policy guidelines.

·         Support sales efforts by assisting with equipment demonstrations and clinical evaluations. 

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science Degree in electronics or a related technical discipline; or equivalent technical training from an accredited program in biomedical, electronic or computer technology; or equivalent military training and experience.
• Proficient computer skills including networking, Microsoft Windows 2000, XP operating systems. Also application specific proficiency on Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office products. Lotus Notes experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across business functions.
• Travel required 70% - 80 %, with some overnights.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record and be insurable per company policy.
• Work various shifts as deemed necessary for successful installation and training.
• Successful completion of Spacelabs training required (including training done at Company location). Must become fully competent in the application and operation of all assigned products and systems.
• Work various shifts as deemed necessary for successful installation and training.
• Following successful completion of training, must be willing to relocate anywhere in the continental United States (as determined by the needs of the business).
• Required to register with a vendor credentialing service.  As part of this process, you will be required to submit personal information to a credentialing service company, to provide proof of vaccinations or related medical information, and to comply with other requirements needed to be able to work at customer site. 
• Will be required to complete applicable US federal background checks and meet requirements for access to US government facilities and/or government IT networks.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance required.
• May require crawling, kneeling, working in confined spaces and/or on a ladder
• May need to do work overhead in these conditions while moving and/or lifting items such as test equipment, tools, and cables weighing up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques or material moving equipment.

To Apply: go to http://jobs.spacelabshealthcare.com/jobsearch/job-details/field-service-engineer-apprentice/16386/1/                                          

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                                                                 Interim Clinical Engineering Manager
Posted:  12 December

Schedule:  Full-time

Shift:   Day

Job Category:  Clinical Lead Supervisor/Manager

Location:  Richland, WA

Req ID: 242196

Shift Details:   Full time, 1.0. Exempt. Management

Kadlec Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for an Interim Clinical Engineering Manager to join our growing Clinical Engineering team located in Richland, Washington!
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited education institution as a Biomedical Equipment Technical, Engineering, or related field. -OR- Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technical, Engineering, or related field required. If no Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution required within 3 years from date of hire required.
• A national certification by the Associate for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) as a CBET, CRES, or CHTM required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 5 years experience in clinical engineering, including one year supervisory or management experience required.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following;

As a Clinical Engineering Manager you will be responsible for budget development of the department's cost center; is responsible for the financial performance of the department's cost center; is responsible for the supervision, implementation, evaluation and coordination of the daily operations of the staff. Directs and supervises all functions to provide safety testing, maintenance and repair on biomedical patient care equipment; manages change productively and performs related duties as assigned.

• Supervises and evaluates the performance of clinical engineers and technicians; interviews, selects, and trains employees, recommends disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Develops the department budget, controls and monitors expenses within the budget, assures fiscal responsibility and cost consciousness.
• Coordinates department operations with other Medical Center personnel and/or departments to assure a minimum amount of disruption to patient care.
• Monitors all biomedical service contracts for compliance and appropriateness; assists in negotiating service contracts.
• Develops goals and objectives for the departments; monitors, analyzes and takes appropriate action to ensure productivity and quality goals are achieved. Prepares policies and procedures for the departments.
• Assures compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations and codes and compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of the Biomedical Equipment Technician when necessary.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports, statistics and files related to the assigned activities.

We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits.

See our website for details:    https://kadlec.jobs/benefits-information

Our Mission

Provide safe compassionate care. We promise to answer the call of every person we serve; to know them, care for them and ease their way. We are committed to safety, compassion, respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence and collaboration.

About Us

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, WA, Kadlec is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare to the region by combining cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care. Kadlec is proud to be part of Planetree (Planetree.org) and continues to be recognized nationally as a “Best in Class Employer”. Kadlec does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Law. EOE. To learn more, click here: https://kadlec.jobs/about-us/

For more information:   go to  https://kadlec.jobs/benefits-information

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Biomed Sales Agent

With Experience in C-Arms

Technology:  ControlRad has a unique robotic collimation system that is adaptive onto existing C-Arms.  The system has the ability to reduce intraoperative radiation up to 89% while enhancing image quality.    ControlRad’s Trace technology was developed in Israel, and the company is based out of Atlanta.  See www.controlrad.com

Position:  ControlRad is looking for independent sales agents who are interested in representing the product.   This is an independent contractor position and the desired background is someone who has worked on C-Arm imaging systems and multiple physician specialties who use these systems.  

To Apply:  email Tim Hein, Area V.P. of Sales-West:   thein@controlrad.com

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Field Service Engineer

GE Healthcare

Original Post:  Nov 26th 2019

Job:  # 3393060

Location: Washington, United States

Relocation Available: Yes

Role Summary:

The Field Engineer performs on time and accurate Preventative Maintenance in one or more modalities of equipment. The FE1 is aware of and follows all Field Modification Instructions and/or Instrument Service Information bulletins. Works with experienced Field Engineers, both onsite and remotely, to learn troubleshooting, repair and equipment installation techniques. Responsible for driving customer satisfaction through Service Excellence.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Learn to complete on-time and accurate Preventative Maintenance, FMIs and/or ISIs. Assist more experienced field engineers with equipment installation.
2. Work with experienced field engineers on basic troubleshooting and service repair needs on designated equipment.
3. Effectively communicate and partner with teammates and colleagues.
4. Learn to effectively communicate with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction.
5. Partner with the customer and recommend value-added services that will help the customer run their business more efficiently.
6. Keep up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in a timely manner, ordering repair parts, and managing cycle times.
7. Utilize the GEHC escalation process, as needed, and work closely with region and national support to define and implement corrective action plans to resolve customer issues in a timely manner.
8. Serve as a member of the account community for key accounts. Effectively engage commercial counterparts, identify potential sales leads, participate in sales opportunities such as contract renewals, and assist with promoting and implementing revenue programs.
9. Focus on customer needs and satisfaction, while building on and enhancing the relationship with the customer to ultimately become a perceived partner in their business.
10. Keep up to date with competitor information and market trends.
11. Answer service calls independently without assistance within one year of employment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. 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 4 or more years of experience servicing electronic equipment.
2. Experience with Web applications as well as Microsoft suite of products.
3. The successful applicant must comply with GEHC’s standard background check, including a post-offer drug test. In addition, during employment, the employee must comply with all customer access policies, including but not limited to obtaining and/or providing proof of required immunizations, and additional drug tests or background checks (including a federal government background check if assigned to support a contract with the federal government).
4. Special Physical Requirements: 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.
5. Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
6. Willingness to be available "after hours", or work a rotating On-Call schedule, including weekends, for critical issues and coverage, as necessary.
Quality-Specific Goals:
1. Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
2. Meet Health and Human Services, Environment Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements.
3. Complete all planned Quality, EHS & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
4. Identify and report any and all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization.
5. Identify and report any personal quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization.
6. Ensure timely dispatch closure (if applicable).
7. Identify and report any unsafe workplace conditions or unsafe acts to the EHS Organization.
8. Ensure completion of all field modifications instructions (FMI’s) within prescribed timeframe (if applicable).
9. Participate in continuous improvement activities by identifying and appropriately escalating process and product quality gaps, providing solutions when possible.
10. Maintain tools and test equipment properly and ensure they are calibrated correctly.

Desired Characteristics:

1. Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution based service process.
2. Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electronic equipment.
3. Experience troubleshooting and responding to customer concerns
4. Demonstrate an understanding that customers determine our success.
5. Operate with efficiency and sense of urgency
6. Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments.
7. Empower and inspire others.
8. Ability to deliver results in an uncertain environment, ability to multitask and prioritize.

About Us:

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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 drug screen (as applicable).

To Apply:  go to

https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/job/3393060/Field-Service-Engineer

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Advance Your Field Service Career

                                    "The program structure set me up for success. I was shown the correct way and process from the beginning

                                                and this gave me the opportunity to excel in the field"      - Chase, Biomedical Technician

GE Healthcare Apprentice Program Opportunities

Biomedical Technician Apprentice:

As a Biomedical Technician Apprentice, you will respond to service calls under supervision to evaluate, diagnose, perform repair and planned maintenance on biomedical equipment and drive customer satisfaction through service excellence.

Client Service Technician Apprentice:

As a Client Service Technician Apprentice, you will perform various equipment service processes and procedures to drive customer satisfaction and ensure proper functionality of customer diagnostic imaging, Life Care Solutions and biomedical equipment.

Field Engineer Apprentice:

As a Field Engineer Apprentice, you will perform various equipment service processes and procedures including troubleshooting issues, implementing repairs and completing preventive maintenance to drive customer satisfaction and ensure proper functionality of diagnostic imaging and Life Care Solutions equipment.

Advantages of the GE Healthcare Apprentice Program

1. Onboarding at the GE Healthcare Institute provides access to cutting-edge training facilities and visibility to leadership.
2. Training curriculum builds the skills and competencies required to apply for a full-time service role.
3. Mentoring program strategically partners each apprentice with an experienced field employee.
4. Career Pathing offers apprentices a line of sight to available opportunities to develop technically and professionally.
5. Networking opportunities allow the apprentices priority to open roles throughout the organization and provide managers visibility to graduating apprentices.

Apprentice Program Areas of Focus

 

Click on these links for details:

   Field Engineer Apprentice Jobs

   Biomedical Technician Apprentice Jobs

   Client Service Technician Apprentice Jobs

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                             We are an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities,

                                                               professional training and competitive compensation.

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The Oregon Biomedical Association has jobs listed !

Visitors to the WSBA website are advised that there are also jobs posted on the OBA’s website.

Job seekers in Oregon are certainly welcome to check the WSBA’s listings.  

Jobs on the OBA site are at:  http://orbmet.org/jobs-opportunities

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