4805 - Medical Equipment Repairing

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory work involved in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of various medical and dental equipment used in patient diagnosis and treatment and in research laboratories. This work requires a knowledge and application of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles and circuitry, the ability to determine malfunctions, and the skill to repair and maintain a variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 4804 - Locksmithing
  • 4807 - Chemical Equipment Repairing
  • 4816 - Protective and Safety Equipment Fabricating and Repairing
  • 4818 - Aircraft Survival and Flight Equipment Repairing
  • 4819 - Bowling Equipment Repairing
  • 4820 - Vending Machine Repairing
  • 4850 - Bearing Reconditioning
  • 4855 - Domestic Appliance Repairing

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Medical Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) In DemandIs In Demand Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) mostMost    
Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) Is Not In Demand Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) someSome    
Biomedical Electronics Technician (BMD) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) In DemandIs In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Biomedical Imaging Electronics Technician (BIET) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Medical Gas Inspector Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) otherOther    
Medical Gas Installer Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
Medical Gas Instructor Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
Medical Gas Verifier Is Not In Demand National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) Is Not In Demand Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 4805 - Medical Equipment Repairing. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Electrical Engineering Technicians someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Electronics Engineering Technicians someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Medical Equipment Repairers mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Robotics Technicians someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) certification is an entry-level credential for electronics technicians who have less than two years of experience or who have trade school training in the field of electronics. Applicants for the CETa must meet the experience or training requirement and pass the exam.

Click here to go to Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Medical COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Medical. This is an entry-level certification exam. Technicians working in this field will have knowledge in the following areas; Electrical safety and accuracy of calibration for electro medical instruments, plus the need for prompt in-house electronic service, are the priorities in this option. The applicant is expected to demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts and vocabulary of instrumentation, telemetry, measurements, differential amplifier and operational amplifier applications. Applicants must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) validates technicians have required knowledge of the principles of modern biomedical techniques, the proper procedure in the care, handling and maintenance of biomedical equipment and to display an attitude/behavior expected of an electronics technician who works in a hospital or healthcare environment. This is a mid-level certification. Applicants are required to meet certain education and experience requirement. There are several routes to meet the requirements; completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years full-time BMET work experience is one way to meet the requirement.

Click here to go to Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) is formal recognition that individuals have demonstrated excellence in theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the principles of biomedical equipment technology. Applicants are expected to have experience in a wide-range of medical imaging modalities, electromechanical devices, computers, networks, and software used in the delivery of healthcare. Applicants are required to meet certain education and experience requirement. There are several routes to meet the requirements; completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years full-time BMET work experience is one way to meet the requirement.

Click here to go to Biomedical Electronics Technician (BMD) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Biomedical Electronics Technician (BMD) candidates are expected to obtain knowledge of the principles of modern biomedical techniques, the proper procedure in the care, handling and maintenance of biomedical equipment and to display an attitude/behavior expected of an electronics technician who works in a hospital or healthcare environment. Once the CET has acquired these skills, abilities and knowledge, he or she will be able to enter employment in any part of the biomedical electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination. The BMD is a Journeyman certification that requires two years of experience and completion of the CETa certification or equivalent.

Click here to go to Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) certification is an intermediate journeyman-level credential for electronics technicians. Candidates applying for the IND certification are expected to understand basic industrial electronics concepts applicable to various specialty areas of industrial electronics; Additionally, candidates must meet minimum experience requirements of at least two years working in the industry, this may include electronics training. IND candidates must be knowledgeable and have skills in the following areas: Amplifiers, Optical Wiring, Block Diagrams Schematics, Power Supplies, Test Equipment Tools, Mathematics, Computers Digital Concepts, Safety, Satellite Wireless Data, Communications, Cabling, Troubleshooting, Motors, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Software. Candidate must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Biomedical Imaging Electronics Technician (BIET) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BIET) certification candidates have the expertise to maintain, calibrate, adjust, and repair many different types of equipment. BIET's work on medical imaging equipment including, x-rays, defibrillators, and patient monitors. BIET's use hand tools, software, electronic tools, multi meters, and soldering irons to complete the repair on sophisticated medical equipment. BIETs should be familiar with the following topics: Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Computer, Electro/Mechanical Safety, Picture Archive Communication System, Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment, Building Wiring, Basic Radiographic Equipment, Film Processing, Test Equipment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine, Codes and Regulations, Troubleshooting, Radiation Safety, Radiation Physics, and Linear Accelerators. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) - Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) is an intermediate level certification for individuals with healthcare technology management expertise. A CHTM is responsible for planning and directing activities of other healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals, monitoring work, and taking corrective actions, when necessary. The CHTM covers management of healthcare technology operations and management of personnel. CHTMs are expected to have the skills and understanding needed to perform strategic, business, and change management as well as employee relations. Candidates must meet the educational and experiential eligibility criteria through one of five pathways and must pass a written exam.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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