Team Leader

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Who We Are:

Every day Baxter touches the lives of millions of patients and providers worldwide who rely on our essential hospital and products and services. Youll find Baxters products and therapies on nearly every floor in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. Baxters employees are building upon the companys rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care. Our commitment to our mission means we are there when patients and healthcare professionals need us during the critical moments that matter most. The Team Leader serves as the subject matter expert on multiple platforms and products across the Baxter portfolio. This position also requires advanced level training on additional platforms as business needs require. In addition the Team Leader will perform complex repair work on all customer and company owned medical equipment as well as incur the same responsibilities as a Field Service Technician I & II related to product readiness for patient utilization on a wide range of rental and customer owned medical products. Additionally will provide 24/7 delivery removal and service support for products in service centers and customer accounts in a timely and professional manner.

What Youll Do: Other duties may be assigned:

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety awareness compliance and attend scheduled safety meetings.
• Identify safety concerns and correct as necessary.
• Successfully complete all required training/learning modules on a timely basis.
• Complete credentialing such as medical testing in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment including 5S activities.
• Safely operate a fleet vehicle ranging in size from a cargo van up to a 26000pound truck.
• Identify safety concerns and correct as necessary.
• Leads and conducts training on Baxter portfolio products and services at service center territory and area level
• Performs complex repairs on medical products. These are repairs beyond simple and minor cosmetic repairs or component replacements.
• Performs electronic hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair of assigned products.
• Ability to utilize manufacturer service manuals and documentation to provide advanced troubleshooting root cause and repair while working independently.
• Assess assigned products and prepare written estimates for repairs.
• Use of advanced test equipment for products assigned.
• Generate service revenue and complete activities required under service contract.
• Perform routine cleaning & maintenance procedures on various medical products.
• Perform preinstallation maintenance including preventive maintenance (PM) and between patient inspection (BPI) and modification procedures on various Baxter products unassisted to include:
  • Ability to visually audibly and manually inspect Baxter products for electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic or cosmetic problems requiring adjustment or repair.
  • Utilize the appropriate tools in making required adjustments and repairs.
  • Monitor the readings of electronic meters and gauges.
• Coordinate daily work assignments oversee and engage in field and warehouse activities
• Manage parts spending and inventory to meet service center(s) needs
• Exhibit effective time management verbal and written communication skills
• Monitor scoreboard and dashboard to assist team in achieving key metrics
• Administer schedules for work various shifts oncall and vacation for all Service Center staff
• Participate in the oncall rotation as required
• Work with SOM Sales Service Team and /or the Customer to resolve issues and improve service
• Ensure team compliance to all company policies and procedures
• In addition to the responsibilities above the Team Leader will at times be required to complete tasks and responsibilities outlined in the Field Service Technician I & II job descriptions as the needs of the business require.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

• This job is a leadership role which will support work distribution to service center employees. The Team Leader does not make hiring decisions promote/demote employees and does not administer discipline to employees.

What Youll Bring:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• SME on multiple platforms within the Baxter portfolio required
• Applicable technical or trade school training preferred
• 8 years working with medical devices/FDA regulated products in a handson environment required
• 2 years driving/delivery experience required
• Ability to lead direct and coordinate technical service projects positively impacting customer satisfaction
• Adapts to new technologies and is comfortable with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Valid drivers license and driving record that meets company standards and state requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT physical card required
• Schedule flexibility oncall Occasional overtime required
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

• Requires the ability to carry out the physical requirements of the job including kneeling and standing for long periods of time frequent squatting bending lifting pulling twisting.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly lift and/or move in excess of 1000 pounds using lifting aids technologies or appropriate assistance.
• Must be able to sit and drive extended distances as per region requirements
• Ability to read comprehend interpret analyze and apply technical information including but not limited to technical manuals technical bulletins schematics etc.
• Effectively present information both verbal and written in oneonone and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization
• Basic mathematical skills related to calculating/analyzing weights and measures volume distance etc.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety shoes eye protection gloves and protective clothing. Gloves supplied include both latex and nonlatex materials.
• Frequently works in environments where biohazards could be present. i.e. Hospitals Service Centers and Depots
• Must comply with Baxter infection control policies

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter we are committed to equitable pay for all employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $34.61 47.60. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your wellbeing matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and wellbeing benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident shortterm and longterm disability and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts educational assistance programs and timeoff benefits such as paid holidays paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits the Employee Discount Program the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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