SkillBridge Intern – Biomedical Equipment Technician
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Job Description
About GE Healthcare:
GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator with over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and approximately 50,000 employees worldwide. They provide intelligent devices, data analytics, applications, and services, all supported by their Edison intelligence platform, to help clinicians make faster, more informed decisions. GE Healthcare operates within a broader ecosystem focused on precision health, working to digitize healthcare, boost productivity, and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems, and researchers globally.
Job Description: SkillBridge Intern – Biomedical Equipment Technician
This internship, offered through the Military DoD SkillBridge program, provides active-duty service members nearing the end of their service (within the last 180 days) with real-world experience in biomedical equipment technology. The program is unpaid, as participants continue to receive their military compensation and benefits.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Working within a hospital environment, the intern will evaluate and troubleshoot imaging/PCS equipment issues.
• Implement necessary repairs and perform planned maintenance (PM).
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections.
• Maintain effective customer relations, following GE policies, hospital protocols, and proper documentation procedures.
• Communicate with customers to ensure issue resolution and follow-up, driving customer satisfaction.
• Support business goals and objectives by assisting in the implementation of GE/customer facility contracts.
• Assist more experienced technicians on complex repairs.
• Work as part of a local team to provide efficient service delivery.
• Document repair actions and submit reports according to schedule.
• Manage parts inventory and vendor service delivery processes according to GE policies.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and spare parts, ensuring proper calibration.
• Maintain and enhance technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures for safe and effective medical equipment use.
• Comply with Health and Human Services and Environment Health and Safety requirements.
• Complete all required Quality and Compliance training.
• Report any customer quality or compliance concerns immediately.
• Adhere to GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and relevant laws and regulations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Active Military Personnel: Must be within 180 days of separation from service.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs unassisted; frequent bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, crouching/squatting, kneeling/crawling, sitting, and standing; reaching at, above, and below shoulder level; neck flexion/extension; good hand and finger dexterity; color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must not relocate more than 30 miles from current location without managerial approval.
Desired Characteristics:
• Previous experience or coursework in interpreting schematic diagrams and performing troubleshooting and planned maintenance on biomedical, diagnostic imaging, or electronic equipment.
• Strong customer relations skills.
• Analytical and communication skills; ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and external customers in a service-oriented process.
