Role Description
The Senior Medical Equipment Technician serves as a senior technical expert responsible for providing advanced-level installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of medical and dental equipment both remotely and on-site. This role requires expert technical knowledge, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior tech staff. Senior Medical Equipment Technician acts as a technical escalation point, ensures service excellence, and supervises Medical Equipment Technician I and II team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and internal training.
Job Description
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Provide expert-level technical support for complex and high-risk medical and dental equipment issues, both remotely and on-site
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Serve as the primary escalation point for unresolved or advanced technical cases from Technician I and II staff
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Install, configure, inspect, test, and validate advanced medical and dental equipment at customer sites
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Diagnose complex system failures and recommend corrective actions and long-term solutions
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Lead on-site service activities for critical installations, upgrades, retrofits, and major repairs
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Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Medical Equipment Technician I & II team members
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Support onboarding and training of new engineers, including field shadowing and skills development
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Review service documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards
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Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and manage expectations
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Monitor and analyze service metrics such as resolution time, repeat service calls, and customer satisfaction
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Collaborate with engineering, quality, and product teams to provide feedback on equipment performance and design improvements
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Support internal process improvement initiatives and contribute to best-practice development
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Travel regularly to client sites (average 2-7 days per assignment) and provide leadership during multi-day or complex service engagements
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Ensure safe handling, transport, setup, and operation of equipment (up to 50 lbs)
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Perform other duties as assigned by management
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Directly supervises Medical Equipment Technician I and II positions
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Provides performance feedback, coaching, and technical development support
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Assists management with workload planning, scheduling, and skills assessments
Qualifications
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Associate degree required; Bachelorโs degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field preferred
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4+ years of hands-on experience servicing dental CBCT X-Ray equipment, with demonstrated advanced troubleshooting expertise
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Prior experience mentoring, leading, or supervising technical staff
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Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills across a broad range of clinical equipment
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Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to customers and internal teams
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Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and service documentation systems
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Valid driverโs license and ability to travel regularly
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Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple complex service cases
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Must be able to kneel, bend, stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits
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Medical insurance
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Dental and Vision, 100% Company sponsored
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Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% Company sponsored
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Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% Company sponsored
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401(k) plan with a company match up to 3%
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PTO (15 days for first year - 6 days paid vacation, 9 sick days); (20 days for second year)
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10 Paid Holidays per year