Biomedical equipment technician, Kaihangarau taputapu koiora, rongoā hoki
Also known as
- Medical equipment repairer, medical equipment service technician, biomedical technician
- , Kaihangarau Utauta Whakaora
Biomedical equipment technicians install, inspect and repair biomedical devices and equipment in hospitals and other medical facilities.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$67K to $103K
Most common
$131K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Biomedical equipment technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may be on call
- usually work in hospitals and health centres, and may travel locally
- need to be practical, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Calibrate equipment to specifications.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
- Maintain work equipment or machinery.
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
You usually need a qualification to become a biomedical equipment technician.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- a driver licence
- an EAS or EST licence
- to join a professional organisation
- to pass a drug test
- to be registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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