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Biomedical equipment technicians
Definition
and Nature of the Work
Biomedical equipment technicians
specialize in the use, maintenance,
and repair of medical equipment such as heart-lung machines, dialysis
machines, medical imaging machines, and defibrillators. Unlike
electrocardiograph and electroencephalograph technicians, who
specialize in one type of equipment, biomedical equipment technicians
are familiar with many different kinds of machines. Biomedical
equipment technicians work in hospitals and research organizations.
They also work for manufacturers' sales departments and for research
and development departments. Most technicians work under the direction
of biomedical engineers.
In hospitals, biomedical equipment technicians may become experts at
using certain pieces of equipment. Some technicians work in several
departments with many different kinds of equipment. Technicians teach
nurses, therapists, and other members of the hospital staff to operate
the machines. They inspect new equipment to make sure that the
machinery operates properly.
Technicians make minor repairs on equipment at the hospital. When
equipment must be sent back to the manufacturer for major repairs, they
write an analysis of the problem so the manufacturer can fix and return
the equipment quickly. Technicians also maintain detailed records on
the use and condition of all equipment.
Education and Training
Requirements:
You need
one to three years of training after high school to become
a biomedical equipment technician. Training courses are available at
junior and community colleges. These colleges generally work closely
with local hospitals and medical equipment manufacturers. During the
training period, students learn how to operate and repair many
different types of medical equipment. After they have completed their
formal training, technicians must keep up with new developments in the
field.
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