WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Designs and evaluates biomedical devices and monitors their performance and cost.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• designs, constructs or modifies biomedical devices to meet special requirements
• evaluates new biomedical technologies
• monitors, controls, tracks and reports on performance and costs of biomedical devices
• participates in the installation and commissioning of biomedical equipment
• performs preventative and breakdown maintenance of biomedical devices
• investigates and reports on incidences and injuries involving biomedical devices
• performs or assists in clinical procedures and measurements
• trains users in the correct and safe use of equipment