Biomedical Technician

Full-time - Entry Level

North Wilkesboro, NC

Social Assistance

About the position

Samaritans Purse is seeking a Biomedical Technician to assist in our World Medical Missions and Projects Departments. This position provides technical biomedical services to enhance the medical ministry to those in need. Come help us respond with compassionate action as we expedite our response around the world as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister. At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotion and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness to Him
• Screen, repair, and calibrate medical equipment in-house
• Assist in proper record keeping, including inventory, pricing, preparing and cataloging technical documentation on medical equipment, and the status of all projects
• Evaluate equipment offered by donors for acceptability and coordinate shipping, or pick-up if needed
• Assist in packing medical equipment and all needed accessories for shipment
• Travel to mission hospitals or Samaritans Purse project sites to evaluate, install, service, and provide training on medical equipment
• Purge equipment inventory of outdated or inappropriate items
• Assist with processing and tracking of all overseas medical equipment and supply shipments
• Provide technical support for project sites in the area of alternative energy
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Technical knowledge in biomedical equipment maintenance and repair
• Ability to travel to mission sites as needed
• Strong organizational skills for record keeping and inventory management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to the mission and values of Samaritans Purse

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a medical or mission field environment
• Familiarity with alternative energy solutions for medical equipment

Benefits

• Opportunity to serve in a meaningful role that impacts lives
• Work in a faith-based environment
• Travel opportunities to various mission sites