What are the responsibilities and job description for the Component Testing Technician position at Avante Health Solutions?
Job Description Summary
The Component Testing Technician position is responsible for the evaluation, and testing of advanced-level medical parts. The technician will perform all main responsibilities of testing, measuring, and recording for acceptance of equipment in a production lab environment and/or perform parts testing in a warehouse environment as needed.
The identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Performs tasks in a logical progression to properly test, diagnose, and evaluate parts
- Follows a troubleshooting and testing action plan that efficiently and effectively carries out the testing of medical parts utilizing proper techniques, tools, error logs, and experience
- Comprehensively understands how parts work, how they integrate with the system, and the value individual parts contribute to the overall system
- Completes and maintains accurate documentation of testing processes as needed and accurately and timely enters and updates information in various parts tracking databases
- Inspects and tests incoming cores, OEM new and fully repaired parts to ensure quality control and that Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and guidelines are adhered to
- Maintains assigned Quality Assurance (QA) Bay
- Assists the Parts testing team during any periods of down time
- Complies with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per ISO 13485:2016 standards and the Company's Quality Management System
- Demonstrates success and a passion for quality control testing and learning new technologies
- Identifies improvement opportunities for processes and offers applications and solutions to promote optimal efficiency
- Works professionally and efficiently with all levels within the organization
- Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
- Performs other duties as assigned
Experience/Training/Education
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; 2 year degree in biomedical or electronics engineering or other relevant course of study preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of basic electronic/mechanical troubleshooting or testing experience highly preferred; experience in the medical device industry highly preferred
- Mechanical skills are a plus
- Understanding of basic hand tools and multi meter are a plus
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
General: Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to strategize, implement, and retain effective business relationships. Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment. Ability to maintain an elevated level of accuracy in preparing and entering data. Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular and frequent deadlines. Attention to detail required. Ability to work well as a team member. Must demonstrate sound work ethic, flexibility, respectfulness, honesty, and trustworthiness. Must also be punctual and dependable. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Technical: Requires knowledge and understanding of diagnostic imaging equipment. Requires utilizing precision tools to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair diagnostic imaging systems and parts. Effective use of Enterprise systems, email, search engine, Internet; ability to effectively use Microsoft Products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams; ability to use and understand Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and to use or learn specific software needed to improved productivity.
Communication: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write effective, collaborative correspondence. Capacity to read through policies, reporting, and compliance requirements. Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees of the organization.
Math & Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, and volume; ability to apply algebraic concepts. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative.
Physical and Environmental Elements
Physical Demands: Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, or otherwise maneuver body while servicing and/or inspecting medical equipment. Capacity to reach with hands and arms for at least 1/2 of the normal work shift. Ability to climb stairs, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs while working with medical equipment. Ability to talk or hear continuously. Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less). Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Work Environment: Position is predominantly performed in a lab and warehouse environment with moderate noise levels where temperatures may be subject to outdoor conditions in terms of cold and heat. There is exposure to large medical equipment and parts, heavy machinery, high-voltage electricity, various tools, and equipment, as well as forklift operations and corresponding noise levels. The position may, at some point, also be subject to an environment of periods of ionizing radiation, high magnetic field, RF (Radio Frequency) signal emissions, high voltages (floating and ground referenced), Inert gasses (i.e.; Helium, Nitrogen, SF6-Sulfur Hexafluoride), Cryogenic Liquids (Helium, Nitrogen), and possible biohazards on equipment (excrement, blood, etc.).
