Are you interested in technology and healthcare? If so, a career as a biomedical engineering technologist might be perfect for you. These professionals maintain and repair medical equipment and systems used by medical personnel to monitor, diagnose, and treat various medical conditions. Biomedical engineering technologists work primarily in hospitals, where they inspect, maintain, install, and repair biomedical equipment such as heart-lung machines, dialysis machines, monitors, lab equipment, ventilators, sterilizers, and many others.

Responsibilities and Duties

Their responsibilities include performing performance assurance testing and preventive maintenance to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly and safely. When an equipment malfunction occurs, they troubleshoot and identify the issue, sometimes requiring them to disassemble the device, repair or replace parts or circuit boards, calibrate it, and perform thorough testing before returning it to service. They also inspect and test related accessories and may advise hospitals on equipment replacements and negotiate service terms with manufacturers or third-party providers. Additionally, biomedical engineering technologists may assist in equipment and facility design assessment, write operating procedures and preventive maintenance protocols, install equipment or parts, oversee junior technologists' work, and train hospital staff and researchers on equipment usage.

Skills and Qualifications

In terms of skills, biomedical engineering technologists should have strong communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as the patience and ability to work under pressure. They must be detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

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