What Is a Medical Equipment Repairer and How to Become One
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What Does a Medical Equipment Repairer Do?
A medical equipment repairer works to maintain, install, repair, test, and perform maintenance on medical equipment. You can receive specialized training in a specific type of equipment, such as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine or an ultrasound device. However, other medical equipment repairers work in a general capacity and are able to work on a variety of medical equipment types. You should expect to be on call for long periods of the day, as when equipment goes down, it is vital that the facility get it working again quickly to provide patient care. You may work for a hospital, an independent company, or on a freelance basis, going to different facilities throughout the area to perform the work.
How to Become a Medical Equipment Repairer
To pursue a career as a medical equipment repairer, you need an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or a related field. Some manufacturers and professional associations offer voluntary certifications in more-specialized equipment. To be a specialist in medical equipment repair, you need to understand the engineering and technology behind biomedical equipment. Because medical technology changes, employers often provide time and funding for continuing education. As a medical equipment repairer, you may work on nights and weekends in case vital medical equipment needs repair.
