Medical equipment repairers
SOC Code: 49-9062Also known as:
Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech), Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (Biomed Equipment Specialist), Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomed Equipment Support Specialist), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
Median Annual Salary
$62,630
+12.9% growth (2024-2034)
7K
Openings/Year
68K
Current Jobs
What Medical equipment repairers Do
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
💰 Salary
$62,630
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+12.9%
Much faster than average
🎓 Education
Associate's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
7K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
68,000
Projected Employment (2034)
76,800
Related Careers
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830 •
+8.1% growth
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180 •
+0.6% growth
Calibration technologists and technicians
$65,040 •
+4.7% growth
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390 •
+1.5% growth
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment
$71,300 •
-0.8% growth
Top Skills Required
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
- Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
- Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
- Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Install medical equipment.
- Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
- Plan and carry out work assignments, using blueprints, schematic drawings, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, or liquid or air flow sheets, following prescribed regulations, directives, or other instructions as required.
- Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Associate's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Associate's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Medical equipment repairers
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a medical equipment repairers:
Biomedical Technology/Technician
1,460 degrees awarded •
77 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Medical equipment repairers
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become medical equipment repairers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical equipment repairers make?
The median annual salary for medical equipment repairers is $62,630.
What education do medical equipment repairers need?
Most medical equipment repairers positions require a associate's degree.
Common degree programs include Biomedical Technology/Technician.
Is becoming medical equipment repairers a good career choice?
Medical equipment repairers is projected to see +12.9% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is much faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 7,300 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for medical equipment repairers?
Top colleges for aspiring medical equipment repairers include
University of Southern California, Indiana University-Indianapolis, San Diego Miramar College, MiraCosta College, Texas State Technical College.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to medical equipment repairers?
Medical equipment repairers may also be known as: Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech), Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (Biomed Equipment Specialist), Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomed Equipment Support Specialist), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Repair Technician (Biomed Repair Tech), Biomedical Service Technician (Biomed Service Tech), Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech), Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician (Certified Biomed Engineering Tech), Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Coil Repair Technician (Coil Repair Tech), Cryogenics Repairer, Dental Equipment Installer and Servicer, Dental Equipment Mechanic, Dental Equipment Repairer, Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech), Durable Medical Equipment Repairer (DME Repairer), Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech), Electric Brain Wave Equipment Mechanic, Electromedical Equipment Repairer.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.