Field Service Technician I - Sacramento, CA
Baxter International - West Sacramento, CA
posted 4 months ago
About the position
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission to save and sustain lives. As a Field Service Technician I, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness of medical devices for patient utilization. This position involves a variety of tasks including cleaning, disinfecting, performing operational function checks, and conducting minor repairs on both Baxter and non-Baxter products. You will be part of a dedicated team that works within hospitals and service settings, delivering and repairing medical devices that are essential for patient care. In your first month, you will work the 1st shift to gain familiarity with our products and processes. After this initial training period, you will transition to the evening shift, where you will be responsible for delivering our products to clients. This role requires a strong commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment, as well as the ability to operate a company vehicle safely. You will also be expected to provide on-call coverage, which may include weekends and holidays, ensuring that our clients receive the support they need at all times. Your work will not only involve technical skills but also the ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and caregivers, demonstrating how to use Baxter products. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about starting a career in the medical device field and are eager to make a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Move and inspect medical products within Baxter service centers, healthcare facilities, and private homes.
- Load and unload Baxter products and maneuver medical equipment within truck beds.
- Troubleshoot and evaluate any needed repairs.
- Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on Baxter products.
- Provide on-call coverage, up to 24/7 basis including weekends and holidays, which may require customer account visits.
- Navigate electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, or PCs to enter in or acquire information.
- Demonstrate how to use Baxter products to hospital staff, caregivers, and other participants.
- Sustain a clean and safe work environment, including 5S activities (sort, set in-order, sweep, standardize and sustain).
- Safely operate a company vehicle ranging in size from a cargo van up to a 26,000-pound truck.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds using appropriate processes, including proper safety and ergonomic procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Obtain and maintain a DOT physical card.
Benefits
- Equitable pay practices with a base hourly range of $19.23 - $26.44, depending on skills and experience.
