medical-device-engineering-technician/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — medical device engineering technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment Repairers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3114; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
• [Core] Install medical equipment.
• [Core] 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.
• [Core] Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
• [Core] Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
• [Core] Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
• [Core] Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
• [Core] Explain or demonstrate correct operation or preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
• [Core] Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
• [Core] 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.
• [Core] Solder loose connections, using soldering iron.
• [Core] Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
• [Core] Research catalogs or repair part lists to locate sources for repair parts, requisitioning parts and recording their receipt.
• [Core] Evaluate technical specifications to identify equipment or systems best suited for intended use and possible purchase, based on specifications, user needs, or technical requirements.
• [Supplemental] Contribute expertise to develop medical maintenance standard operating procedures.
• [Core] Compute power and space requirements for installing medical, dental, or related equipment and install units to manufacturers' specifications.
• [Supplemental] Supervise or advise subordinate personnel.
• [Core] 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.
• [Supplemental] Make computations relating to load requirements of wiring or equipment, using algebraic expressions and standard formulas.
• [Supplemental] 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.

Detailed work activities

• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
• Calculate requirements for equipment installation or repair projects.
• Calibrate equipment to specifications.
• Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
• Fabricate parts or components.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Install equipment attachments or components.
• Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
• Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
• Maintain repair or maintenance records.
• Maintain work equipment or machinery.
• Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Operate welding equipment.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Plan work procedures.
• Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
• Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
• Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Solder parts or connections between parts.
• Supervise employees.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Train others in operational procedures.