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Medical Equipment Repairers

Also called: Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech)

What they do:

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

On the job, you would:
  • Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
  • Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
  • Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical
  • computers and electronics

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Basic Skills

  • reading work related information
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Technical

  • repairing machines or systems using the right tools
  • planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • put together small parts with your fingers
  • hold or move items with your hands

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • use rules to solve problems

Verbal

  • read and understand what is written
  • listen and understand what people say

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Persistence
  • Self Control

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Video conferencing software

  • FaceTime

Medical software

  • Medical equipment diagnostic software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $57,860

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma/GED is usually needed.