The Technical Support Specialist, Neurology provides technical support to customers in support of windows-based medical devices and applications. The Technical Support Specialist, Neurology will interact directly with the customer and provide support for information and/or order status requests, answer part-related inquires, provide level 1 technical support, and escalate technical issues to Technical Support level 2 or Technical Support level 3 when necessary.

Essential Functions and Main Duties

• Provide support for incoming customer issues by providing resolution or escalating in a timely manner by phone and/or email.
• Provide support for customer requests related to repair status, documentation, software, and part inquiries.
• Responsible for providing technical phone support during and after hours on a published rotating on-call schedule.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and configuration issues using a combination of documented troubleshooting processes and creative problem solving
• Assist customers with system configuration, software updates, and interoperability issues
• Perform follow-up support related to customer reported issues and tickets.
• Provide follow-up with customers regarding repair costs and purchase order requests.
• Provide follow-up support for QA requests by contacting customers to request additional information.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business need.

Qualifications

Education / Certification / Experience Required:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Information Technology, or related technical field related discipline preferred; relevant education and experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of help desk, Ticket tracking experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CBET, EEG, or CompTIA A+, or equivalent knowledge preferred
• Windows XP, 7, 10 Professional operating systems experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Level and compensation depend on location, experience, education and skills.

Competencies Required:

• Ability to follow written and verbal direction and established processes/policies.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and troubleshoot
• Strong record-keeping skill: ability to follow through and document issues and resolutions.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and to receive and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Compensation

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $40.00. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location.

Perks and Benefits

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Working Conditions

Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position from Monday–Friday is dependent on the location of the tech if working remotely but will be a 40-hour work week. Holidays, one weekend a month on-call, and on-call work hours during the week on a team rotation cycle are also required and may extend beyond the standard 40-hour work week. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or department and are subject to change at any time at the Company’s discretion. Must be willing to work in West Coast hours.

Physical: Generally, may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 20 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, and color vision. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.

Travel: Minimal

Access to Customer Sites: Not Required

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