Summary
Quick Facts: Medical Equipment Repairers | |
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$46,340 per year
$22.28 per hour |
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Associate's degree | |
None | |
Moderate-term on-the-job training | |
48,000 | |
6% (As fast as average) | |
2,900 |
What Medical Equipment Repairers Do
Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.
Work Environment
Although medical equipment repairers usually work during the day, they are sometimes expected to be on call, including evenings and weekends. Because repairing vital medical equipment is urgent, the work is sometimes stressful. Those who work in a patient-caring environment are potentially exposed to diseases and other health risks.
How to Become a Medical Equipment Repairer
Employers generally prefer candidates who have an associate’s degree in biomedical technology or engineering. Depending on the area of specialization, repairers may need a bachelor’s degree, especially for advancement.
Pay
The median annual wage for medical equipment repairers was $46,340 in May 2015.
Job Outlook
Employment of medical equipment repairers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Greater demand for healthcare services and the use of increasingly complex medical equipment will drive employment growth. Those who have an associate’s degree in biomedical equipment technology or engineering should have the best job opportunities.
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