What is a medical instrument technician?

As a medical instrument technician, you operate and maintain medical equipment at a hospital or healthcare facility. Your job duties vary depending on the type of medical care you practice. Some medical instrument technicians work in the operating room, where they are responsible for sterilizing and decontaminating surgical tools. Other technicians may work with imaging devices and medical monitoring machines, such as EKG or EEG machines and MRIs. In addition to operating machines, you may also provide routine service and maintenance.