biomedical technician

Biomedical equipment technician

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Duties and responsibilities

Biomedical equipment technician inspect, maintain and repair different types of medical equipment used to diagnose and treat disease. They perform safety checks and train practitioners to safety operate equipment. Biomedical equipment technology has been one of the fastest growing medical career fields in recent years.

Average salary: $20,000 - $38,000

Educational requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and electronics courses in high school.

Following high school, biomedical equipment technicians complete one to three years of course work in biomedical equipment technology, medical-electronics, or biomedical engineer. Most programs lead to certification and/ or associate degrees. Some employers will hire electronic technicians and provide on-the-job biomedical technology training.

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