NEC
L08A
Bio-Medical Equipment Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Assembles, maintains, troubleshoots, aligns, and calibrates medical equipment. Calculates circuit parameters, solder, plumbing, welding, and documentation. The major emphasis is on deployable medical equipment, i.e., X-Ray, dental X-Ray, laboratory, ophthalmic, dental, pneumatic, hydraulic, general, medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment equipment at the module or circuit board level.
Core Skills
- biomedical equipment repair
- medical device calibration
- circuit troubleshooting
- electrical soldering
- pneumatic systems
- hydraulic systems
- x ray equipment
- preventive maintenance
- technical documentation
- equipment safety testing
Common Certifications
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)
- Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM)
- CompTIA A+
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certificate
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)
- Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM)
Similar Specialties
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Biomedical Equipment Specialist
Army
M1
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L05A
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Navy
F16A
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (IMA) Oxygen Systems Technician
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4R0X1
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Air Force
4Y0X2
Dental Laboratory
Air Force
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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