Career Overview
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
Also Known As
- Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech)
- Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
- Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech)
- Service Technician (Service Tech)
Alternate Job Titles
- Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech)
- Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech)
- Biomedical Equipment Specialist (Biomed Equipment Specialist)
- Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomed Equipment Support Specialist)
- Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
- Biomedical Repair Technician (Biomed Repair Tech)
- Biomedical Service Technician (Biomed Service Tech)
- Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech)
- Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician (Certified Biomed Engineering Tech)
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- Coil Repair Technician (Coil Repair Tech)
- Cryogenics Repairer
- Dental Equipment Installer and Servicer
- Dental Equipment Mechanic
- Dental Equipment Repairer
What You'll Do
In this role, your typical responsibilities include:
- 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.
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
- Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Install medical equipment.
Knowledge You'll Use
You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
Essential Skills
Success in this career requires strong skills in:
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
Key Abilities
This career requires key abilities in:
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
- Finger Dexterity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Visualization
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Written Comprehension
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Intellectual Curiosity
What Matters in This Career
This career tends to satisfy these work values:
- Support
- Relationships
- Independence
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Education & Preparation
Typical Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Related Work Experience Needed: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
On-the-Job Training: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Education Details: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience Required: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Salesforce software
- SAP software
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air line moisture meters
- Allen wrenches
- Amp meters
- Analytical balances
- Antistatic alignment tools
- Antistatic floor mats
- Audio meters
- Awls
- Cable cutters
- Channel lock pliers
- Chemical analyzers
- Cold chisels
- Combination squares
- Computed tomography CT calibration phantoms
Work Environment
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Telephone Conversations
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $39,060 |
| Median | $62,630 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $99,290 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 60,830
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.