Salary guide
Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £38,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The NHS uses over 1 million pieces of medical equipment
Other names this job is known by
- Medical Equipment Technician
- Clinical Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair medical equipment
- Test and calibrate devices
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Train healthcare staff on equipment use
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or apprenticeship in biomedical engineering or electronics
- Technical and mechanical skills
- Health & Safety training
- Experience in healthcare settings
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Technician
- Service Manager
- Biomedical Engineer
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Study engineering or electronics
- Complete a degree or apprenticeship in biomedical engineering
- Gain experience in healthcare settings
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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