Biomedical equipment technicians or medical equipment repairers troubleshoot, install, and maintain medical devices used in patient treatment and diagnosis. Projections show that the growth of biomedical equipment technician jobs will be excellent in the coming years. The majority of medical equipment repairers hold at least a 2-year associate's degree in biomedical technology, although a 4-year bachelor's degree may be needed for career advancement.
Required Education Associate's or bachelor's degree in biomedical technology or biomedical equipment engineering
Other Requirements Voluntary certification available through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Projected Job Growth (2012-2022) 30% for all medical equipment repairers*
Median Salary (2013) $44,180 for all medical equipment repairers* …show more content…
They use specialized software, digital and electronic devices, hand tools and soldering irons. BMETs need to understand computerized, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems, any of which may be critical to the workings of a piece of equipment. They are often responsible for routine maintenance as well as repairs, and they must be able to guarantee the accuracy of equipment used to perform critical medical tests.
Employment
Some BMETs are employed by medical-equipment repair firms, some in hospitals. They may work irregular hours and are often on call. Some have generalized skills, while others specialize in particular types of equipment.
When they work in hospitals, BMETs may need to work near patients without disturbing them. Hospital work also exposes technicians to some risk from communicable disease. No matter where they're employed, BMETs' work can be life-saving.
Career
Required Education Associate's or bachelor's degree in biomedical technology or biomedical equipment engineering
Other Requirements Voluntary certification available through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Projected Job Growth (2012-2022) 30% for all medical equipment repairers*
Median Salary (2013) $44,180 for all medical equipment repairers* …show more content…
They use specialized software, digital and electronic devices, hand tools and soldering irons. BMETs need to understand computerized, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems, any of which may be critical to the workings of a piece of equipment. They are often responsible for routine maintenance as well as repairs, and they must be able to guarantee the accuracy of equipment used to perform critical medical tests.
Employment
Some BMETs are employed by medical-equipment repair firms, some in hospitals. They may work irregular hours and are often on call. Some have generalized skills, while others specialize in particular types of equipment.
When they work in hospitals, BMETs may need to work near patients without disturbing them. Hospital work also exposes technicians to some risk from communicable disease. No matter where they're employed, BMETs' work can be life-saving.
Career