CAREER

Medical Equipment Repairers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$51,610

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+5.1% (as fast as the average)

Most Common Level of Education

Associate's degree

Career

What Medical Equipment Repairers Do

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Other Job Titles Medical Equipment Repairers May Have

Biomed Tech (Biomedical Technician), Biomedical Electronics Technician, Biomedical Engineering Technician (BMET), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Dental Equipment Technician, Electronic Technician, Repair Technician, Service Technician, X-ray Service Engineer

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Inspect and test malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.

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Medical Equipment Repairers

Overview

Career

What Medical Equipment Repairers Do

Other Job Titles Medical Equipment Repairers May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Medical Equipment Repairers

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