About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an Entry Level Healthcare IT Technician for a contract-to-hire, fully onsite position in Hamden, CT. This hands-on role supports the deployment and activation of medical and technology equipment in a new patient care tower. This is an excellent entry point for recent graduates or early-career technicians who want practical healthcare-technology experience and long-term growth.

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What You’ll Do

• Support deployment and activation of hundreds of medical devices and technology assets throughout a newly constructed patient care tower.
• Receive, unpack, inventory, tag, label, and track incoming medical equipment and technology assets.
• Assist with equipment installations, hardware deployments, and technology setup activities.
• Assemble, disassemble, and perform basic troubleshooting on medical and technology equipment.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and quality checks prior to clinical use.
• Read service manuals, diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation to support setup and maintenance.
• Use Microsoft Excel and internal tracking systems to document installations, activity, and inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status, repairs, deployments, and project milestones.
• Coordinate with Clinical Engineering, Facilities, Technology, and Project Teams to meet activation schedules.
• Assist with equipment moves, upgrades, replacements, and other deployment initiatives.
• Provide professional customer service to healthcare staff and project stakeholders.
• Follow all safety procedures when working in active construction and clinical environments.

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Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Entry-level IT professionals and candidates from technical backgrounds are welcome.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort working with hands-on equipment and technology.

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Ideal Backgrounds

• Recent graduates in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or related fields.
• Entry-level Help Desk or Desktop Support professionals seeking hands-on work.
• Candidates from manufacturing, assembly, automotive, repair, construction, military, or technical trades.
• Hobbyists who build or repair computers or electronics.

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Personal Traits We Value

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Dependability and willingness to learn.
• Curiosity about technology and desire to build a long-term career.
• Attention to detail and a team-first mentality.

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Job Type & Location

• Job type: Contract to Hire, Full-Time
• Location: Onsite in Hamden, CT (this posting is for Hamden, CT)

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour (actual offer within this range depends on qualifications and other job-related factors).
• Potential benefits (if eligible): medical, dental & vision; 401(k); life insurance; disability; HSA; employee assistance program; PTO. Eligibility and benefits vary by classification and length of employment.

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Workplace & Schedule

• Fully onsite at the Hamden, CT site. Role involves working in clinical and active construction environments during standard project schedules; flexibility for project needs may be required.

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Application Timeline

• This posting is anticipated to remain open through Oct 16, 2026. (Subject to change.)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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