BS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 1 year fulltime BMET work experience, or AS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 2 years fulltime BMET work experience, or Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years fulltime BMET work experience, or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with 4 years full-time BMET work experience.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
Demonstrates ability to locate and follow manufacturer documentation used to support devices.
Demonstrates understanding of computerized maintenance management systems.
Demonstrates ability to access public FDA 510k information about patient care medical devices.
Demonstrates knowledge of device recalls and their purpose.
Is familiar with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.).
Unrestricted ability to attend both on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays.
Demonstrates basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of various types of patient care medical equipment along with associated risks.
Demonstrates basic understanding of patient care medical equipment, radiographic equipment, laboratory equipment, and network equipment.
Demonstrates basic terminology used in project management.
Demonstrates knowledge of current technology and its uses as it relates to healthcare.
BMET technicians have experience in a wide-range of electromechanical devices, computers, networks and software used in the delivery of healthcare.
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license.