Medical Equipment Repairers
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.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- computers and electronics
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
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:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Video conferencing software
- FaceTime
Medical software
- Medical equipment diagnostic software
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
associate's degree or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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