[Core] [73% incumbents] Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
  DWAs: Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning. | Calibrate equipment to specifications.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
  DWAs: Maintain repair or maintenance records.

[Core] [73% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | Plan work procedures.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Contribute expertise to develop medical maintenance standard operating procedures.
  DWAs: Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Install medical equipment.
  DWAs: Install equipment attachments or components.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
  DWAs: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
  DWAs: Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Explain or demonstrate correct operation or preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
  DWAs: Train others in operational procedures.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Research catalogs or repair part lists to locate sources for repair parts, requisitioning parts and recording their receipt.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Repair shop equipment, metal furniture, or hospital equipment, including welding broken parts or replacing missing parts, or bring item into local shop for major repairs.
  DWAs: Operate welding equipment. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Solder loose connections, using soldering iron.
  DWAs: Solder parts or connections between parts.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Compute power and space requirements for installing medical, dental, or related equipment and install units to manufacturers' specifications.
  DWAs: Calculate requirements for equipment installation or repair projects.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Evaluate technical specifications to identify equipment or systems best suited for intended use and possible purchase, based on specifications, user needs, or technical requirements.
  DWAs: Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Supervise or advise subordinate personnel.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Make computations relating to load requirements of wiring or equipment, using algebraic expressions and standard formulas.
  DWAs: Calculate requirements for equipment installation or repair projects.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
  DWAs: Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

[Core] [71% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Fabricate, dress down, or substitute parts or major new items to modify equipment to meet unique operational or research needs, working from job orders, sketches, modification orders, samples, or discussions with operating officials.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.17 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.94 lvl:4.34) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.87 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.58 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.39 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:3.03 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.47 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Education and Training (imp:2.46 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Production and Processing (imp:2.45 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.45 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administrative (imp:2.42 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Design (imp:2.31 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.30 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.29 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administration and Management (imp:2.23 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.10 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:2.08 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:2.03 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Law and Government (imp:2.03 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.97 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.81 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Geography (imp:1.77 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Communications and Media (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.72 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Biology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.48 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Psychology (imp:1.46 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.41 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.29 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.26 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Static Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:4.61 lvl:5.83) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.41 lvl:4.16) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.38 lvl:5.07) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Getting Information (imp:4.26 lvl:4.05) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.20 lvl:4.36) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.09 lvl:3.84) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.06 lvl:4.90) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.05 lvl:4.86) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.01) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.96 lvl:4.14) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Working with Computers (imp:3.78 lvl:3.86) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.77 lvl:4.13) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.72 lvl:4.48) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.66 lvl:3.92) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.59 lvl:5.26) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Processing Information (imp:3.47 lvl:3.83) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.39 lvl:3.31) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.35 lvl:3.05) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.31 lvl:3.93) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.20 lvl:4.21) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.17 lvl:2.73) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.09 lvl:2.11) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.01 lvl:2.50) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.97 lvl:2.81) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.92 lvl:2.89) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.78 lvl:2.83) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.75 lvl:2.57) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.66 lvl:2.88) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.64 lvl:2.42) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.58 lvl:2.46) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.44 lvl:2.61) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.24) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.41 lvl:1.77) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.23 lvl:1.74) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.20 lvl:1.81) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.14 lvl:1.94) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.12 lvl:2.17) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.05 lvl:1.68) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.02 lvl:1.51) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.18) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.81) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.93) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.71) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.43) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.05) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.89) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.86) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.61) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.52) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.47) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.39) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.04) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Repairing (imp:4.25 lvl:4.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Installation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Technology Design (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 65,990
  annual_median    : $61,660
  annual_pct10     : $38,490
  annual_pct25     : $47,470
  annual_pct75     : $78,500
  annual_pct90     : $98,280
  annual_mean      : $65,930
  hourly_median    : $29.64

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($78,570)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,920)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.626x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   24,430  median: $  63,320
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   14,100  median: $  66,620
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    9,710  median: $  62,570
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    7,340  median: $  45,020
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  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,720  median: $  62,070
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  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      880  median: $  85,370
  Educational Services                     emp:      220  median: $  65,010
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      190  median: $  66,120

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  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   14,100  median: $  66,620
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  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      880  median: $  85,370
  Educational Services                     emp:      220  median: $  65,010
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      190  median: $  66,120

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Medical equipment management (sometimes referred to as clinical engineering, clinical engineering management, clinical technology management, healthcare technology management, biomedical maintenance, biomedical equipment management, and biomedical engineering) is a term for the professionals who manage operations, analyze and improve utilization and safety, and support servicing healthcare technology. These healthcare technology managers are, much like other healthcare professionals referred to by various specialty or organizational hierarchy names.
Some of the titles of healthcare technology management professionals are biomed, biomedical equipment technician, biomedical engineering technician, biomedical engineer, BMET, biomedical equipment management, biomedical equipment services, imaging service engineer, imaging specialist, clinical engineer technician, clinical engineering equipment technician, field service engineer, field clinical engineer, clinical engineer,  and medical equipment repair person. Regardless of the various titles, these professionals offer services within and outside of healthcare settings to enhance the safety, utilization, and performance on medical devices, applications, and systems.

They are a fundamental part of managing, maintaining, or designing medical devices, applications, and systems for use in various healthcare settings, from the home and the field to the doctor's office and the hospital.
HTM includes the business processes used in interaction and oversight of the technology involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. The related policies and procedures govern activities such as the selection, planning, and acquisition of medical devices, and the inspection, acceptance, maintenance, and eventual retirement and disposal of medical equipment.


== Responsibilities of the Healthcare Technology Management Professional ==
The healthcare technology management professional's purpose is to ensure that equipment and systems used in patient care are operational, safe, and properly configured to meet the mission of the healthcare; that the equipment is used in an effective way consistent with the highest standards of care by educating the healthcare provider, equipment user, and patient; that the equipment is designed to limit the potential for loss, harm, or damage to the patient, provider, visitor, and facilities through various means of analysis prior to and during acquisition, monitoring and foreseeing problems during the lifecycle of the equipment, and collaborating with the parties who manufacture, design, regulate, or recommend safe medical devices and systems.
Some but not all of the healthcare technology management professional's functions are:

Equipment Control & Asset Management
Equipment Inventories
Work Order Management
Data Quality Management
Equipment Maintenance Management
Equipment Maintenance
Personnel Management
Quality Assurance
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Hospital Safety Programs
Radiation Safety
Medical Gas Systems
In-Service Education & Training
Accident Investigation
Analysis of Failures, Root Causes, and Human Factors
Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) of 1990
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Careers in Facilities Management


== Equipment Control & Asset Management ==
Every medical treatment facility should have policies and processes on equipment control and asset management.  Equipment control and asset management involves the management of medical devices within a facility and may be supported by automated information systems (e.g., enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are often found in U.S. hospitals, and the U.S. military health system uses an advanced automated system known as the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) suite of applications) or may use a dedicated equipment management and maintenance software.  Equipment control begins with the receipt of a newly acquired equipment item and continues through the item's entire lifecycle.  Newly acquired devices should be inspected by in-house or contracted biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs), who will receive an established equipment control/asset number from the facilities equipment/property manager.  This control number is used to track and record maintenance actions in their database.  This is similar to creating a new chart for a new patient who will be seen at the medical facility. Once an equipment control number is established, the device is safety inspected and readied for delivery to clinical and treatment areas in the facility. 
Facilities or healthcare delivery networks may rely on a combination of equipment service providers such as manufacturers, third-party services, in-house technicians, and remote support.  Equipment managers are responsible for continuous oversight and responsibility for ensuring safe and effective equipment performance through full-service maintenance. Medical equipment managers are also responsible for technology assessment, planning and management in all areas within a medical treatment facility (e.g. developing policies and procedures for the medical equipment management plan, identifying trends and the need for staff education, resolution of defective biomedical equipment issues).


== Work Order Management ==
Work order management involves systematic, measurable, and traceable methods to all acceptance/initial inspections, preventive maintenance, and calibrations, or repairs by generating scheduled and unscheduled work orders. Work order management may be paper-based or computer-base and includes the maintenance of active (open or uncompleted) and completed work orders which provide a comprehensive maintenance history of all medical equipment devices used in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients.  Work order management includes all safety, preventive, calibration, test, and repair services performed on all such medical devices. A comprehensive work order management system can also be used as a resource and workload management tool by managers responsible for personnel time, total number of hours technician spent working on equipment, maximum repair dollar for one time repair, or total dollar allowed to spend repairing equipment versus replacement.
Post-work order quality checks involve one of two methods: 100% audit of all work orders or statistical sampling of randomly selected work orders.  Randomly selected work orders should place more stringent statistical controls based on the clinical criticality of the device involved.  For example, 100% of items critical to patient treatment but only 50% of ancillary items may be selected for sampling.  In an ideal setting, all work orders are checked, but available resources may dictate a less comprehensive approach.  Work orders must be tracked regularly and all discrepancies must be corrected. Managers are responsible to identify equipment location.


== Data Quality Management ==
Accurate, comprehensive data are needed in any automated medical equipment management system. Data quality initiatives can help to insure the accuracy of clinical/biomedical engineering data. The data needed to establish basic, accurate, maintainable automated records for medical equipment management includes: nomenclature, manufacturer, nameplate model, serial number, acquisition cost, condition code, and maintenance assessment. Other useful data could include:  warranty, location, other contractor agencies, scheduled maintenance due dates, and intervals.  These fields are vital to ensure appropriate maintenance is performed, equipment is accounted for, and devices are safe for use in patient care.

Nomenclature: It defines what the device is, how, and the type of maintenance is to be performed. Common nomenclature systems are taken directly from the ECRI Institute Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System.
Manufacturer: This is the name of the company that received approval from the FDA 

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Right to repair (similarity: 0.4762)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_repair
  QID: Q108837947
  Extract: 
Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely maintain, repair, or modify products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment.

  Title: Digital Fair Repair Act (similarity: 0.5200)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Fair_Repair_Act
  QID: Q112762424
  Extract: The Digital Fair Repair Act is a New York State law that ensures consumers and independent repairers the right to repair their consumer electronics. The law requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of consumer electronics to provide parts, tools, manuals, and other information to consumers f

  Title: Electronics technician (similarity: 0.2041)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_technician
  QID: Q1327130
  Extract: An electronics technician helps design, develop, test, manufacture, install, and repair electrical and electronic equipment such as communication equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and computers. They may be employed in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and 

  Title: Biomedical engineering (similarity: 0.5306)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomedical_engineering
  QID: Q327092
  Extract: Biomedical engineering (BME) or medical engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare applications. BME also integrates the logical sciences to advance health care treatment, including diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. Also incl

  Title: Clinical engineering (similarity: 0.4255)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_engineering
  QID: Q3275615
  Extract: Clinical engineering is a specialty within biomedical engineering responsible for using medical technology to optimize healthcare delivery.

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Medical Equipment Repairers test, adjust, and repair biomedical and electromedical equipment used in healthcare settings. These technicians combine mechanical and electronic expertise to maintain critical medical devices, ensuring they function safely and accurately. They work primarily in hospitals, clinics, and equipment distribution facilities, serving as essential support for healthcare delivery.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Medical Equipment Repairers begin their day by reviewing work orders and prioritizing equipment repairs based on criticality and hospital needs. They spend significant time testing and calibrating components using hand tools and following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques. Throughout the day, they inspect malfunctioning medical equipment, perform preventive maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating devices, and keep detailed records of all maintenance and repair activities. They frequently consult technical manuals, interpret blueprints and schematic drawings, and may train hospital staff on proper operation and preventive maintenance procedures. The role requires both hands-on repair work and administrative tasks like updating equipment records and contributing to maintenance standard operating procedures.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities, allowing them to quickly identify equipment malfunctions and develop systematic repair approaches. They demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as medical equipment failures can have serious consequences for patient care. Successful repairers combine mechanical aptitude with electronic systems knowledge, requiring both finger dexterity for precise work and visualization skills to understand complex equipment schematics. Those who thrive are naturally cautious and methodical, with strong reading comprehension skills for interpreting technical documentation and the ability to communicate effectively with healthcare staff about equipment operation and safety.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Medical Equipment Repairers enter the field with an associate's degree (39.3%) or high school diploma plus specialized training (34.7%), with some completing post-secondary certificates in related technical fields (13.3%). Many gain foundational knowledge through programs in biomedical engineering technology, electronics, or mechanical systems. Entry-level positions typically require on-the-job training with equipment manufacturers and mentorship from experienced technicians. Some professionals transition from military electronics or general repair backgrounds with additional medical equipment specialization training.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Medical Equipment Repairers can advance to senior technician roles, specializing in complex equipment categories like imaging systems or surgical instruments. Career progression often leads to biomedical engineering technician positions, equipment management roles, or field service management with medical device manufacturers. Some transition to related technical roles such as calibration technologists, robotics technicians, or move into sales and training positions with medical equipment companies. Advanced practitioners may pursue additional certifications and become department supervisors or independent contractors serving multiple healthcare facilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Medical Equipment Repairers earn a median annual wage of $61,660 (BLS OEWS May 2025), with experienced professionals earning up to $98,280 in the 90th percentile. The field employs 65,990 workers nationwide, with significant geographic wage variation from $29,920 in Puerto Rico to $78,570 in Alaska, reflecting regional healthcare infrastructure differences. Employment is concentrated in wholesale trade (24,430 workers), healthcare facilities (14,100 workers), and service organizations (9,710 workers). Demand is driven by increasing medical technology complexity and aging hospital equipment, with job security enhanced by the critical nature of medical device maintenance in healthcare delivery. The profession benefits from ongoing technological advancement in medical devices requiring specialized repair expertise.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Medical Equipment Repairers face low automation risk due to the hands-on nature of equipment troubleshooting and repair requiring human judgment and dexterity. While diagnostic software may assist with equipment testing, the core activities of mechanical repair, component replacement, and complex problem-solving remain human-dependent. The increasing sophistication of medical devices may actually increase demand for skilled repairers capable of maintaining advanced biomedical equipment.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve testing and calibrating equipment components following manufacturers' specifications and maintaining detailed maintenance records.
    data: Test or calibrate components or equipment task
    data: Quality Control Analysis transferable skill (imp:3.4)
  [skill_overlap] Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared emphasis on repairing and maintaining electronic equipment with similar mechanical and electronics knowledge requirements.
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment work activity (imp:4.6)
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge (imp:3.9)
  [knowledge_overlap] Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive mechanical knowledge, computers and electronics expertise, and engineering technology understanding for equipment maintenance.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.2)
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge (imp:3.4)
    data: Same Job Zone 3 preparation level
  [career_pathway] Medical Appliance Technicians (51-9082.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression path within medical device field, with overlapping customer service knowledge and healthcare industry focus.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (imp:3.9)
    data: Healthcare equipment specialization
    data: Similar education requirements
  [riasec_cluster] Robotics Technicians (17-3024.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are realistic occupations requiring mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and electronic systems knowledge for complex equipment maintenance.
    data: Realistic RIASEC score of 7.00
    data: Troubleshooting transferable skill (imp:3.9)
    data: Electronic equipment focus

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