CAREER

Medical Equipment Repairers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$60,670

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+5.1% (as fast as the average)

Career

What Medical Equipment Repairers Do

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Other Job Titles Medical Equipment Repairers May Have

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

Tasks & Responsibilities May 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.

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Medical Equipment Repairers

Overview

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What Medical Equipment Repairers Do

Other Job Titles Medical Equipment Repairers May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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