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Keeping medical equipment accurate

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and in good working order….

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is essential to conduct medical tests

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and operate life support systems…

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which makes the work of

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medical equipment repairers very important.

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Medical equipment repairers, also known as

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biomedical equipment technicians,

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install and repair equipment used in hospitals

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and medical offices…

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from patient monitors and defibrillators…

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to X-ray machines and electric wheelchairs.

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Repairers perform routine maintenance

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on sophisticated equipment,

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and when a machine malfunctions,

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they diagnose the problem…

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then adjust components with hand tools

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or modify the software

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in order to fix the issue.

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Some specialize in just a few specific machines

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while others work on a variety of equipment.

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Repairers must be comfortable

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working around patients,

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and may be exposed to health risks

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in medical facilities.

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The work can be time sensitive and stressful,

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as well as physically demanding.

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Repairs often involve lifting

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and carrying heavy objects

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or working in tight spaces.

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Most repairers work full time,

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and may be on-call evenings

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and weekends for urgent repairs.

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Those who work as contractors

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often travel to perform needed repairs.

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Most positions require

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an associate’s degree

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in biomedical equipment technology

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or engineering.

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For less-complicated equipment

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such as hospital beds or wheelchairs,

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repairers may learn

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entirely through on-the-job training,

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while repair work for equipment

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such as CAT scanners or defibrillators

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may require a bachelor’s degree.