Biomedical Technician

Description

Tests, calibrates, repairs, services and maintains biomedical equipment using a variety of tools and computer applications to keep biomedical machinery operating in optimal conditions.

Description

This unit group covers Engineering Technicians not elsewhere classified. It includes Biomedical Technicians, Electronic Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Mechanical Engineering Technicians, Metallurgical and Materials Technicians, Non-destructive Testing Technicians and Other Draftspersons.

Tasks include

• Conducts scheduled maintenance, quality control checks and electrical safety inspections of biomedical equipment to ensure safe and effective operation
• Installs and calibrates biomedical equipment or components
• Demonstrates and assists with the operation of specialised biomedical equipment
• Cleans, repairs and replaces biomedical equipment when necessary