Air Force
MEDICAL

AFSC

4A2X1

Biomedical Equipment

Description

With today’s technology, providing top-notch healthcare means having top-rate equipment. So when medical devices need repairing and/or replacing, it’s the job of Biomedical Equipment specialists to fix the problem. From replacing parts and repairing components to inspecting equipment to ensure they fall within operating regulations, these professionals play a critical part in keeping our hospitals and field clinics fully operational.

Core Skills

  • electronic troubleshooting
  • electromechanical repair
  • preventive maintenance
  • technical documentation reading
  • equipment calibration and testing
  • safety and regulatory compliance
  • root cause analysis
  • work order and ticket management
  • inventory and parts management
  • customer communication and training
  • incident documentation
  • time and priority management

Common Certifications

  • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET, AAMI)
  • Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES, optional)
  • Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Certification
  • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • Joint Commission Compliance Training (Environment of Care/Medical Equipment Management)

Civilian Career Paths

  • MEDICAL LABORATORY
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • HELP DESK SUPPORT

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