Medical Equipment Repairers

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

Career Cluster: Manufacturing
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.
KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology
  • mechanical
  • computers and electronics
Math and Science
  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
Business
  • customer service
SKILLS

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
ABILITIES

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
PERSONALITY

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

They do well at jobs that need:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Persistence
  • Self Control
TECHNOLOGY

You might use software like this on the job:

Video conferencing software
  • FaceTime
Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Excel
Medical software
  • Medical equipment diagnostic software
EDUCATION


associate's degree or high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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JOB OUTLOOK


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Salary:
High: $99,290.00
Median: $62,630.00
Low: $39,060.00
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