Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician

Certificate Technical Degree

Are you good with technology and like working with your hands? If so, a career in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology might be right for you. This job focuses on fixing and maintaining medical equipment. It allows you to use your technical skills to help the healthcare industry and improve patient care.

Earning Potential

Medical Equipment Repairer: $56,825 per year

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Career Opportunities

To become a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), you need an associate degree from a biomedical technician school and at least two years of work experience. The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) certifies these professionals.

Biomedical equipment repair technicians can work in many places, like hospitals, clinics, research centers, or companies that make medical equipment.

Locations

South Campus

Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, AAS

Technical Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career.Learn the basics in computer and electronics technology in today’s medical equipment operation. You will gain the skills necessary to repair and replace parts on medical equipment, test and calibrate equipment and perform maintenance.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in five terms, including a summer term.

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Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, Certificate of Technology

Certificate

The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. One of the exciting things about this technical field is that advances in medical equipment are constantly evolving. Gain more theoretical and practical industry expertise by learning about specialized biomedical equipment. Certificates are stackable and lead directly to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

1 Year

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 33 credits for this certificate in three terms, including a summer term.

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Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, Level 2 Certificate

Certificate

The Level 2 Certificate prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career.Advance your skill set and stay up to date on the latest technological advances in medical equipment. You’ll also have a chance to earn an internship. Certificates are stackable and lead directly to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

1.5 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 45 credits for this certificate in four terms, including a summer term.

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Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, Occupational Certificate

Certificate

The Occupational Certificate prepares you for the A.A.S. degree or Certificate of Technology program or to advance in your current career.Build a foundation for developing an understanding in medical equipment, computer, and electronics operation and repair. Certificates are stackable and lead directly to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

3 Months

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 15 credits for this certificate in one term.

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See What Else is Out There

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‘Walk Into a Job’

A biomedical equipment technician might not be a very well-known job, but it is in high demand. They are important workers who help hospitals run smoothly, along with doctors and nurses.

In the next 10-15 years 2,000 technicians will be needed. Many of my students are hired while in school and nearly all graduates walk right into jobs.”

Biomedical Equipment Technicians In-Demand

Michael Brown, San Jacinto College professor

Michael Brown is a professor at San Jacinto College. He was hired to start the biomedical equipment technician program from scratch. Before joining San Jac, he worked as a biomedical equipment technician for 25 years. He also traveled to other countries to help repair equipment in rural and underserved areas.