Biomed Career FAQ
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What kind of education do I need?
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Typically a technical school or junior college electronics program will get you started. Many of these programs specialize in biomed training. All branches of the armed forces also offer biomed training. |
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Is a degree required?
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Not necessarily, but at least an associates degree or equivalent military or technical school training is preferred. BS and postgraduate degrees are also available. |
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Are certification programs available?
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The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has a Certification program for all aspects; from Radiological, Labortory, to Biomedical. See AAMI Web Site for more detail. The Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA-I) has a Certification program for Biomedical and Imaging. See ETA-I Web Site for more detail. |
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Where can I find a school?
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META has a good list of technicial schools across the country that offer associates degrees. The Uniformed Armed Services all have schools for Biomedical Training. See your Local Recriuter for more details. |
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Who hires biomeds?
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Biomeds find jobs from three primary sources. 1. Working directly for a hospital also called "in-house". 2. Working for an OEM (Equipment Manufacturer) 3. Working for an ISO (Independant Service Organization). |
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How do I know if the Biomed field will make a good career?
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The Biomed field is ranked in the top 5 best careers. Recently, US News & World Report ranked Biomedical Equipment Technician as one of the Best Careers of 2009. |