Medical Equipment Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9062 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Medical Equipment Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $62,150 | $83,574 | $105,019 | $126,443 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,795 | $78,229 | $93,662 | $109,096 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $59,862 | $75,067 | $90,293 | $105,498 |
| Salinas, CA | $56,576 | $72,426 | $88,296 | $104,146 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,760 | $73,861 | $88,982 | $104,083 |
| Merced, CA | $57,096 | $72,758 | $88,400 | $104,062 |
| Springfield, MA | $60,632 | $74,963 | $89,294 | $103,626 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,448 | $73,362 | $88,254 | $103,168 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $52,208 | $68,515 | $84,802 | $101,109 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $56,181 | $70,886 | $85,571 | $100,277 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 4.2 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 4.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Selection | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 39.3% |
| High school diploma | 34.7% |
| Some college | 13.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 12.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
- Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
- Explain or demonstrate correct operation or preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
- Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
- Plan and carry out work assignments, using blueprints, schematic drawings, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, or liquid or air flow sheets, following prescribed regulations, directives, or other instructions as required.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Salesforce software Computerized maintenance management system CMMS FaceTime Inventory control system software Medical equipment diagnostic software Operating system software Web browser software
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