Army MOS · Medical
670A Health Services Maintenance Technician
Overview
A Health Services Maintenance Technician manages personnel and organizations that install, operate, maintain, and repair optical, dental, medical diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment. The technician determines repair and replacement requirements, supervises diagnostic testing, inspects equipment, estimates repair costs, and makes repair or replacement recommendations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- medical device maintenance and repair
- electronics troubleshooting
- systems installation and configuration
- preventive maintenance planning
- technical documentation and SOP development
- quality assurance and compliance
- inventory and lifecycle management
- team leadership and supervision
- training and technical instruction
- requirements analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) · Funded
- BLS
Career Growth
- Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) · Funded
- Certificat de compétences en langues de l'enseignement supérieur (CLES)
- Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) · Funded · STAR
Also Common
- Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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