Biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) specialize in the installation, adjustment, testing, inspection and maintenance of electronic and mechanical equipment used to diagnose and treat diseases. Technicians demonstrate the use of equipment for other medical personnel and propose new equipment purchases or modifications.
Biomedical equipment technicians are usually supervised by biomedical engineers. They generally work a 5-day 40-hour week. Biomedical equipment technicians work in hospitals, medical centers, clinics, manufacturing sales or service.
Other workplace settings:
$51,600
Employment of medical equipment repairers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations, according to the BLS.
About 6,300 openings for medical equipment repairers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Technicians complete one- to three-year programs leading to associate degrees in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, or an engineering-related field. Four-year bachelor’s degrees are offered by some universities and colleges. Some technicians with electronics education and experience may train on the job.
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
901 N. Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-4890
www.aami.org