BrachyTherapy Service Engineer - Chicago, IL

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BrachyTherapy Field Service Representative

The BrachyTherapy Field Service Representative (FSR) is the primary contact for Varian Medical Systems (VMS) customer service and repair needs ensuring that our customers’ equipment operates efficiently at all times.

The Brachy FSR is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, upgrading, and performing preventative maintenance on all designated Brachy HDR equipment according to instructions and company guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Each FSR operates in a designated field service territory and represents VMS. This requires a high level of professional communication with their team, customers, management, sales, and other technical support.

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• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all designated Brachy HDR equipment within an assigned service territory, including preventative maintenance, installations, and upgrades per VMS guidelines.
• Manage time and maintain a schedule to include preventative maintenance, installations, and upgrades as well as incoming customer calls demonstrating the ability to assess and prioritize the urgency of customer requests and follow-through to completion.
• Understand and recognize the need to escalate incidents when necessary and / or request additional assistance from more tenured representatives.
• Examine difficult customer issues, diagnose, and resolve the issues and meet established FSR levels.
• Maintain effective territory management and expense control which includes timely completion and submission of field service and expense reports along with management of consignment and other required documentation according VMS procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through the use of strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge :

• Possess a minimum of a High School Degree or equivalent
• Limited use and / or application of technical documentation, standards, principles, concepts, and techniques in the field.
• Uses acquired job skills and company policies to complete assigned tasks Knowledge of and professional experience with tools & test equipment including but is not limited to digital volt meters and other electronic and electro-mechanical engineering test equipment used for verification / checkout and calibration of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of and professional technical experience with micro-computers / PC based systems.
• Basic computer usage and debugging skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of networks and networking techniques.
• Basic understanding of Brachy systems
• Capable of performing routine maintenance such as follow ups, planned service and minor technical bulletins.
• Customer focused attitude.
• Strong time management & organizational skills.
• Articulate and skilled in interpersonal communication.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Familiar with tools such as : Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of cancer patients by ensuring that systems meet maximum uptime and perform safely and effectively.
• Meets all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to gain VMS client site access, unless prohibited by law. These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to : Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks Drug screens Immunizations (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus) Annual TB testing Healthcare trainings

Other Desired Skills and Knowledge :

AA / BS / Military Electronics or Electro-Mechanical Training and >

2 years of practical field experience desired

• Applicants with RADAR, SONAR, Fire Control, and Avionics tech experience are highly encouraged to apply; BMET / CRES Certification a plus.
• Be able to interpret customer concerns and translate to machine issue.
• Will be assigned as primary contact for Brachytherapy machines once training requirements are completed.
• Be able to understand and utilize the escalation process to Senior FSR, Management, Global Technical Support (GTS), Product Support Engineering (PSE)

Position must have full access to Varian client sites to perform the essential functions of this position. Many clients require Varian employees and representatives to meet certain Vendor Credentialing requirements before they will be allowed to have access to their sites.

Unless prohibited by law, position must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of employment in this position.

These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to : Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks Drug screens Immunizations (COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus) Annual TB testing Healthcare training

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