Cabling Technician

The role of the Cabling Technician is to is to perform the best customer-service experience for measuring, cutting, and laying out cable and associated hardware for installation in a medical setting, and run cable in appropriate locations, following stringent real-time requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willingness and ability to travel 80-100% of the time (depending on market)

• Complete tasks on scheduled date and within a specified timeframe while offering world-class customer service
• Comply with protocols for communicating status and issues related to work orders 
• Install and support all types of Network media, Cat5/6, Coax, Fiber Optic 
• Install connections, fittings and termination hardware for connection to end-user equipment
• Use diagnostic test equipment to ensure correct signal transmission
• Document job-related expenses and timekeeping records to submit in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot complex issues to ensure acceptable quality of service
• Provide management with feedback and ideas for continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Technical school or military training in Electrical, Electronics Technician, or IT areas is a plus
• Experience in Biomedical Technology is highly desirable 
• Proficiency in with Microsoft Office Suite and Visio
• Professional manner, appearance, and discretion in engaging customer

• Use standard office equipment such as computers and phones
• Reliable transportation for coverage area

• Self-guided and able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills

CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS:

• Progressive is committed to ensuring compliance with all customer-specific mandates, including vaccinations and/or screening tests. As such, we are unable to guarantee work for any personnel who fail to meet these requirements. These requirements include documentary proof of:
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) - within last 10 years
  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) - 2 doses or titer
  • Hepatitis B (HepB) - 3 doses or titer
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox) - 2 doses or titer or history of disease
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test - within 1 year
  • Flu (current flu season)
  • Covid (not required but strongly recommended)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Carry and monitor company phone, be available and responsive during scheduled and non-scheduled hours, except during rest and meal periods as required by applicable state law
• Flexible in working hours as this position will require customer support during non-regular business hours, mandatory overtime on short notice, overnight travel, and/or weekend work as necessary
• Climb ladders and work overhead from an elevated position
• Read blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical instructions in English
• Use of common hand tools, specialized cable termination tools, and measuring devices, including tape measures, laser measuring devices, calipers, and measuring wheels
• Lift carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, and extended reach in tight spaces
• Regular grasping and repetitive hand movements
• Visual acuity adequate to differentiate wire colors and to work with small wiring and connections