Hospital Equipment Repair Training

The Education Portal website describes the role of the hospital equipment repair technician as someone who makes sure that medical equipment used in patient diagnosis and treatment is safe to use and works accurately. The job involves the repair and calibration of hospital equipment, as well as the training of medical staff such as doctors and nurses in how to use the equipment.

Requirements

• Many employers will require you to possess at least a two-year degree in physics, electronics or engineering, but progression to a supervisory position may require a bachelor's degree. Formal training as a hospital equipment repair technician is requirement for the job in addition to the degree. Many vocational schools, community colleges and universities provide training for this role. Employers often provide additional training on the job.

Entry Level Degrees

• Examples of degrees that can help you gain entry into this profession include an Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology, an Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology. Students learn about anatomy and physiology, technical documentation and applied physics, medical terminology and patient safety.

Certification

• The Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation offers different certification programs depending on the minimum training and experience requirements. Examples include biomedical equipment technician and laboratory equipment specialist. You have to get certified every three years and your education and professional activities should be well documented.