The Medical Equipment Repairer installs, repairs, and maintains medical equipment to ensure it is safe, clean, and functional. The Medical Equipment Repairer uses specialized computer software, hand tools, and machine equipment to diagnose and repair problems using various healthcare technologies.
Medical equipment repair jobs are available in hospitals, clinics, and private medical practices, and typically under normal, daytime hours.
Tasks of Medical Equipment Repairer
- The Medical Equipment Repairer takes apart broken equipment and remove, repair, and replace defective parts
- The Medical Equipment Repairer logs records of maintenance, repair, and updates of equipment
- The Medical Equipment Repairer performs preventive maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting equipment
- The Medical Equipment Repairer checks and tests malfunctioning medical equipment using test and analysis instruments
- The Medical Equipment Repairer ensures that medical equipment are being used properly and in compliance with safety regulations
- The Medical Equipment Repairer tests and calibrates components and equipment
- The Medical Equipment Repairer demonstrates proper equipment operation and maintenance to qualified personnel
- The Medical Equipment Repairer keeps abreast with changing technologies by studying technical references and attending trainings provided by equipment manufacturers
- The Medical Equipment Repairer monitors and conducts inventory of medical equipment to classify excess or in-use equipment, and identify equipment condition
- The Medical Equipment Repairer evaluates technical specifications best suited for a particular use
- The Medical Equipment Repairer computes electrical power and space requirements for installation of related equipment following manufacturer’s specifications