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iomedical equipment
technicians are specialists in electronic |
| and mechanical equipment
used to diagnose and treat |
| diseases. A technician
installs new equipment, such as |
| electrocardiographs (EKGs)
and artificial kidney machines. |
| They adjust and test
equipment for proper operation. Their |
| work ranges from maintenance
of electronic devices to |
| sophisticated diagnostic
equipment. Also known as biomedical |
| engineering technicians, they
periodically inspect machines, |
| calibrate and repair them
when necessary, and make sure |
| that they keep an adequate
supply of spare parts in inventory. |
| They perform safety
inspections on electrical and radiation |
| equipment. Technicians
demonstrate the use of equipment for |
| other medical personnel,
propose new equipment purchases or |
| modifications, and maintain
adequate records on service and |
| calibrations. |
