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Happy Vitals PC

Per Diem | Walnut Creek, CA (Travel Required)

Compensation: $35–$45/hour DOE + Mileage Reimbursement

Happy Vitals is seeking a dependable Per Diem Field Service Technician to provide onsite operational and technical support for our Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment at skilled nursing facilities.

This position is ideal for someone looking for a flexible opportunity to supplement their income while working with innovative healthcare technology. Whether you're currently employed in IT, field service, facilities maintenance, or biomedical equipment support, this role offers the flexibility to take on additional work based on service needs.

You'll be responsible for ensuring Happy Vitals tablets and RPM equipment are properly configured, powered, and fully operational so clinical teams can reliably collect patient vital signs. This hands-on role focuses on equipment setup, preventative maintenance, hardware troubleshooting, and operational support rather than traditional help desk IT.

• Configure and maintain Happy Vitals RPM tablets and related equipment.

• Ensure tablets are properly connected to power sources and charging systems.

• Install, replace, and troubleshoot power strips, adapters, and charging accessories as needed.

• Verify equipment is correctly assembled, configured, and ready for clinical use.

• Perform routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

• Configure Android tablets using company applications and device management tools.

• Pair tablets with Bluetooth-enabled medical devices.

• Verify device connectivity and ensure accurate communication between equipment.

• Troubleshoot basic software configuration, charging, and connectivity issues.

• Perform minor hardware repairs and replace damaged components.

• Replace or tighten tablet mounts, holders, and other hardware components.

• Use basic hand tools to maintain mobile equipment carts and accessories.

• Ensure all equipment remains clean, organized, and operational.

• Document completed repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment status.

• Coordinate with clinical and operations teams to ensure equipment readiness.

• Escalate complex technical issues when necessary.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring equipment issues.

• Professionals looking for a flexible opportunity to supplement their income.

• Individuals already working in IT, field service, facilities maintenance, or biomedical equipment support who want to pick up additional work.

• Someone who enjoys hands-on technical and operational work.

• Comfortable traveling to healthcare facilities throughout the assigned territory.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.

• Reliable, responsive, and committed to delivering excellent service.

• 2+ years of experience in field service, technical support, hardware repair, facilities maintenance, or similar technical roles.

• Experience configuring Android tablets or mobile devices.

• Familiarity with Bluetooth device pairing and connectivity.

• Experience performing minor hardware repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Comfortable using basic hand tools and replacing power strips, charging accessories, tablet mounts, and similar hardware.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to skilled nursing facilities as needed.

• Experience supporting medical devices or healthcare technology is preferred but not required.

• Per Diem position with flexible scheduling based on service requests.

• Ideal for professionals seeking supplemental income or additional field service opportunities.

• Travel throughout Northern California with occasional travel to facilities in the Central Valley as needed.

• Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel.

• Opportunity for recurring assignments as Happy Vitals continues to expand its Remote Patient Monitoring programs.

At Happy Vitals, we're transforming patient care through innovative Remote Patient Monitoring technology. Our field technicians play a critical role in ensuring the equipment our clinical teams rely on is always operational, allowing patients to receive consistent, high-quality care.

If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to earn additional income, enjoy hands-on technical work, and support a growing healthcare organization, we'd love to hear from you.