Biomedical Electronics Technology involves the study of medical electronic equipment generally found in hospitals and medical clinics. Student learn hospital operations, administration as pertaining to them, medical field safety and operations of biomedical facilities. Primary focus is placed on the installation, repair, calibration and safety testing of medical equipment normally found in hospitals and medical clinics.

Biomedical graduates are employed by hospitals, clinics, contract maintenance companies, and the manufacturers of medical equipment. In 2003, biomedical starting salaries varied from $28,309 to $35,360 (not including overtime). Typically within 3 years a biomedical electonic technician can expect to make between $42,000 to $65,000. The average hourly salary for an entry level technical is between $14.00 to $17.00 per hour.

Links:

Contact Us! 
Biomedical Technician Fact Sheet 

For more information about the Biomedical Technician program contact:

Don Williams,
Professor of Electronics and Bio-med
Vincennes University
1002 N First St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone: (812)888-5801
FAX: (812) 888-6604
E-Mail Don Williams