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
$50K
Lower
$62K to $101K
Most common
$125K
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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