Biomedical Equipment Technicians ensure medical professionals have the equipment they need to diagnose and treat medical conditions and understand how to use it properly. Some work directly for hospitals, outpatient clinics and medical practices, where they contribute to patient satisfaction rates and positive patient outcomes by carrying out their Medical Equipment Technician job duties. Others work for biomedical equipment manufacturers or medical equipment retailers and repair companies.
Que fait un Biomedical Equipment Technician ?
A Biomedical Equipment Technician, also called a Biomedical Technician or Medical Equipment Technician, maintains and repairs medical equipment and instruments. A Biomedical Equipment Technician’s duties often include testing and calibrating medical equipment, troubleshooting and resolving issues with biomedical equipment and maintaining accurate medical equipment service records.
Responsabilités
Un Biomedical Equipment Technician doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Biomedical Equipment Technician doit être capable d'exécuter :
Setting up and installing new medical equipment
Calibrating and testing biomedical equipment to ensure it functions properly
Diagnosing problems with medical equipment and making necessary repairs to address them
Performing routine maintenance, such as replacing parts
Updating maintenance records with information about work performed
Teaching medical professionals how to operate new medical equipment and answering questions about usage
Providing advice about which new medical equipment facilities should invest in
Staying up to date on the latest innovations in biomedical equipment technology
Compétences requises
Un Biomedical Equipment Technician compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
In-depth knowledge of medical equipment, such as medical imaging machines, life-support equipment, anesthesia machines, voice-controlled operating tables, surgical robots and patient assistive aids
Understanding of electronics and electrical wiring, computer networking and basic anatomy
Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify problems and make necessary repairs
Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with other technicians, answer questions from medical professionals and conduct demonstrations and presentations
Writing skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate, complete records
Multitasking and time management skills to handle multiple inquiries and prioritize the most crucial service requests
Computer skills to utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP), medical equipment diagnostics, facilities management, email and other software programs
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