The Technical Support Specialist, Monitoring is responsible for providing technical support to customers in support of windows-based medical devices and applications. The Technical Support Specialist, Monitoring 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 2 or Technical Support 3 when necessary.
Essential Functions and Duties
- Provide support for incoming customer technical issues by providing resolution or escalating in a timely manner
- Provide support for customer requests for repair status, documentation, software, or part numbers
- Provide support for requests for technical assistance by internal customers
- Perform follow up support related to TSS2 or TSS3 issues
- 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
- 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 range for this position is an hourly rate of $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 are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, unless otherwise stated by the department manager. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required. 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.
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
Nihon Kohden America is committed to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other workplace practices.
Nihon Kohden America complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Employees and applicants will not be subject to harassment or retaliation for asserting their legal rights. Questions or concerns regarding this policy may be directed to Human Resources at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Information Technology, or related technical field (relevant education and experience accepted in lieu of degree)
- 2+ years of help desk and ticket tracking experience
- Relevant certifications such as CBET, EEG, or CompTIA A+ (or equivalent knowledge)
- Experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10 Professional operating systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and configuration issues
- Strong record-keeping skills; ability to document issues and resolutions
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions and established processes/policies
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English
- Able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
What We Do
Different Thinking for Better Healthcare Nihon Kohden America is a global leader and fast-growing manufacturer of instrumentation for Patient Monitoring, Sleep Assessment, Neurology and Cardiology. Our relentless dedication to quality, customer support with heart, and employee development are what makes us unique. Quality beats at the heart of everything we do at Nihon Kohden. This is reflected in our reliable products, unmatched customer service and exclusive consultative approach. Our innovations are methodically researched and developed specifically to address the real-world needs of healthcare professionals and their patients. We are able to develop industry-changing innovations because – as an organization built and staffed by healthcare professionals – we understand the needs of healthcare professionals like few others do. Our accomplishments are due to our employees. They are our most valued resource—our heroes—and we are always looking for the best and brightest to join our team! We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits packages and a strong emphasis on employee development. We have achieved double-digit growth over the past decade by fostering a highly collaborative work environment and providing ample opportunity for career growth.
