Army
MEDICAL

MOS

68A

Biomedical Equipment Specialist

Description

The medical equipment repairer performs maintenance services and repairs on all medical equipment, medical systems, medically related equipment, and medically related systems.

Core Skills

  • biomedical equipment troubleshooting
  • electronics theory and repair
  • preventive and corrective maintenance
  • calibration and performance verification
  • reading schematics and technical manuals
  • network‑connected medical device support
  • risk management and safety compliance
  • documentation and maintenance records
  • customer support for clinical staff
  • prioritization of critical systems
  • root cause analysis
  • basic IT hardware support
  • change management and configuration control
  • vendor coordination and warranty management
  • training end users on equipment operation

Common Certifications

  • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
  • Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)
  • Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES)
  • Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • IT MANAGEMENT

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