Biomedical Equipment Technology

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Overview

  • Delivery: Evening
  • Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time Recommended
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

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Major Description

Students are trained to work as biomedical equipment technicians, more commonly known as BMETs. They test the performance and operating characteristics of medical electronic/electro-mechanical equipment of moderate complexity to ensure compliance with established performance and safety standards. Graduates are qualified to maintain life support equipment found in hospitals, medical centers and research laboratories.

Work Environment

BMETs find employment with hospitals, clinics, universities, equipment manufacturers and contract service providers. They work with medical professionals at all levels to assure the safe and effective use of sophisticated electronic medical devices.

Potential Job Titles

  • Biomedical Electronics Technician
  • Biomedical Engineering Technician
  • Biomedical Equipment Specialist
  • Electromedical-Equipment Repairer
  • Medical-Equipment Repairer
  • Field Service Technician

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $26.75/hour
  • Top Earners: $41.92/hour
    (Seven-county metro area—iseek.org)

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Instructors

Steve Bezanson 651-423-8378 steve.bezanson@dctc.edu BIO Blog

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