Medical Equipment Repairers

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Also called: Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech), Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech), Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech), Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech), Medical Equipment Service Tech (Medical Equipment Service Technician), Repair Technician (Repair Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech), X-ray Service Engineer, Biomedical Equipment Specialist (Biomed Equipment Specialist), Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomed Equipment Support Specialist), Biomedical Repair Technician (Biomed Repair Tech), Biomedical Service Technician (Biomed Service Tech), Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician (Certified Biomed Engineering Tech), Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Coil Repair Technician (Coil Repair Tech), Cryogenics Repairer, Dental Equipment Installer and Servicer, Dental Equipment Mechanic, Dental Equipment Repairer, Durable Medical Equipment Repairer (DME Repairer), Electric Brain Wave Equipment Mechanic, Electromedical Equipment Repairer, Electromedical Equipment Technician (Electromedical Equipment Tech), Equipment Service Technician (Equipment Service Tech), Equipment Specialist, Equipment Tech (Equipment Technician), Field Service Technician (Field Service Tech), Hearing Aid Mechanic, Hearing Aid Repairer, Hearing Aid Technician (Hearing Aid Tech), Instrument Technician (Instrument Tech), Medical Equipment Repairer, Medical Equipment Tech (Medical Equipment Technician), Radiological Equipment Specialist, Radiology Equipment Servicer, Simulation Technician (Simulation Tech), Surgical Instrument Mechanic, Surgical Instrument Repair Specialist, X-ray Service Tech (X-ray Service Technician)

This is a career information profile, not an advertised job opening.

What the worker does

Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Install medical equipment.
Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
Plan and carry out work assignments, using blueprints, schematic drawings, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, or liquid or air flow sheets, following prescribed regulations, directives, or other instructions as required.
Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.

Skills, machines and equipment

Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Equipment Selection
Judgment and Decision Making

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree (39.32% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

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Salary reference

47,470–78,500 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 49-9062.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Develop reliable production, safety, quality, and equipment skills; explore additional processes, senior specialist, or team-lead responsibilities relevant to your workplace.
Ask employers which demonstrated skills, education, or credentials are needed for the next role. Related careers are exploration options, not automatic promotions.

How Do I Get This Job?

Review the skills and responsibilities above.
Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree (39.32% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Medical Equipment Repairers