What is a biomedical technician?
Biomedical technicians are trained to maintain and service medical equipment. They are most commonly employed by hospitals, the military, clinics and the private health sector.RegulationBiomedical technicians must follow rigid safety guidelines. They must be trained in the operation, function and repair of every machine and piece of equipment that they service. This limits the chance for both malfunction and potential harm to patients and staff.QualificationsFacilities that hire biomedical technicians often require job candidates to have obtained at least an associates degree in biomedical technology in addition to the certifications they need to service and repair medical equipment.BenefitsBiomedical technicians are paid well. An experienced technician (eight or more years in the industry) can expect to make around $48,000 per year on average. If hired by a private technology firm specializing in a specific piece of equipment, salaries can climb into the $90,000 range.SignificanceBiom
