Summary
Quick Facts: Medical Equipment Repairers | |
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$44,490 per year
$21.39 per hour |
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Associate’s degree | |
None | |
Moderate-term on-the-job training | |
37,900 | |
31% (Much faster than average) | |
11,900 |
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 nights and weekends. Repairing vital medical equipment is urgent, so the work is occasionally stressful.
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, a bachelor’s degree may be needed, especially for advancement.
Pay
The median annual wage of medical equipment repairers was $44,490 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of medical equipment repairers is projected to grow 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than 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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