United States
Sector
Keyword
Medical Equipment Technician
Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)Service Technician
Biomedical Electronics Technician
Biomedical Engineering Technician (BMET)
Minimum 12th standard pass in Science
Certified training for Medical Equipment Technician (programme aligned to HSS/Q 5601 released by Healthcare Sector Skill Council)
Preferred relevant work experience
The tasks a Medical Equipment Technician is expected to perform include:Installing, maintaining and repairing patient care equipment
Documenting all service activities
Performing inspections
Training the hospital staff
Knowledge of forms required during equipment set-up
Wellversedwiththeequipmentmaterials
Proficiency in tailoring training and instruction materials
Ability to ensure that the hospital staff knows how to use the equipment safely
Proficiency in assembling the equipment appropriately
Knowledge about basic medical terminologies
Relevant professional qualifications
Eye for detail
Follows instructions
Respects the privacy of patient?s data
Meticulous and organized
Good communication skill
It is not a desk job
Work from home option is not available
Part-time jobs are available
Need not handle a team
Travelling is not a part of this job Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Shift system is available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Health risks include exposure to needles, chemicals, possibility of contracting infectious diseases, etc.
For freshers - INR 7,500 to INR 9,000 per month For candidates with 1-2 yearsexperience - INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject t o change)
Medical Tourism and Certification/Accreditation of Medical Institutions
As covered earlier, medical tourism is being widely promoted by the Indian government. Certification/Accreditation of medical institutions definitely play a large role in attracting foreign nationals to Indian hospitals for treatment. With healthcare delivery players in the private sector vying for a share of international medical tourists, there is bound to be an increase in the number of medical institutions being certified/accredited.
Developments and Newer Areas of Medicine
Combined with the required increase in the density of medical professionals per 1,000 persons, as well as the projected increase in population, significant capacity and skill development is required in the following areas:
Doctors
Nurses
Technicians and paramedics
Among the areas outlined above, the requirement of nurses, technicians and paramedics account for over 75% of the incremental human resource requirement.
The medical equipment in use today is constantly evolving and progressing, leading to a demand for Medical Equipment Technicians.
Large hospitals
Healthcare providers across India
Public and private hospitals
Healthcare providers across India
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Bharat Sevak Samaj
Goa College of Pharmacy
Sanjeevani Institute of Para Medical Science
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
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