Field Service Technician III - Columbia, South Carolina

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

 

About the Role:
The Field Service Technician III will act as interface to patients to perform service-related activities (Troubleshooting, Warranty Decisions, Complaint Handling, Sales Orders, RGA’s, event registration, candidate requests, etc.).  Accountable for complying with all Regulatory requirements with respect to complaint handling and maintaining the accuracy of the data within BSC business systems.

 

Interested in hearing from a Field Service Technician at Boston Scientific? Check out our video featuring Bob to learn more about the role: https://videomy.co/sh2Iydw 

 

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Reporting of field activities
• Electronic troubleshooting and component replacement
• In-servicing/training medical personnel
• Preventative and corrective maintenance
• Reporting all other complaints regarding products and documenting in complaint handling system for follow-up
• Equipment upgrades
• System installation
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including special projects

 

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant work experience with AA degree or an equivalent combination of education/work experience
• Excellent computer networking, equipment troubleshooting, administrative and communication skills
• Familiar with all standard electronic test equipment, including Digital Multi-Meters and safety analyzers
• Ability to travel approximately 75% of the time
• Ability to travel at a moment’s notice and for multiple days without constraints
• Have a vehicle for service five years or newer and meet insurance requirements for business
• Have a clean driving record
• Ability to occasionally lift heavy items up to 75lbs

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience required in field service equipment, 3+ years’ experience preferred in medical equipment
• Two-year college degree (AA) preferred with a Biomedical or electronics major (equivalent education accepted)
• Prior Technical Field Service, Biomedical, or Military technical MOS
• Electrophysiology, Laser, Medical Imaging, or Cath Lab technical/Clinical experience
• Able to work independently and responsibly with some supervision & manage multiple assignments effectively

 

Requisition ID: 580683

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

 

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

 

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (200