Starting at 44...anything is possible. Used to be an electrician but a back injury made me choose a new career path. . Almost halfway through my 2 year degree. Better Biomed has been a HUGE help along the way!
I really appreciate this video it encourages me. I have ten classes left to complete my bmet degree. I'm a former nursing student who changed their major. I loved circuit analysis class a lot. Just taking one day at a time. Thank you for this! I'm pretty sure I have a lot of questions, but I can't think of any right now.
@@bunnyman6321 Hey, no I haven't. I'm a licensed massage therapist and debated about going back. I'm still massaging, but decided to do something else.
I'm waiting for our own Biomed comedy show. No one carries out pranks better than Biomed. So many directions it can take, let alone the Type A personalities that work the field. :-)
Hello Sir, excellent video! I saw this through Linked In and just came by to see what all you had to say about being a BMET. I’m literally graduating from the BMET curriculum at FT.Sam Houston on Wednesday after going through a reclass for my Military Occupational Specialty, and am trying to pursue either an externship through the Army Reserves with GE and/or a job at my local hospital! I must say that the training I’ve received has made me so excited to get started in this field and help impact lives! I’ll certainly be taking a look at your other videos! Thanks again for the additional information and please, have yourself a fantastic day Sir!
Good luck. You'll love this career and the places it takes you. Take advantage of training that hospitals will offer you and try to keep a wide scope of knowledge. Many technicians will limit their careers by limiting their experience or knowledge.
I'm Glad to see that our area is geting bigger every day, keep going man you are making a very good content, i'm a Brazilian biomed and your Channel already helped me a Lot. Thank you
I've been a BMET for close to 30 years. I can testify that it is a good profession for the technically minded. Every day goes by quickly and is never the same; unless you have 500 infusion pumps to find and PM. Those days are pretty much the same.😉
I love the job because of the variety "Plop them down and watch them work" is how I like my life. My schooling never equals to how I can handle a situation. My engineering skills are like artistic skills, you gatta be creative to solve a problem
I know this is a YEAR later 😂 but, I do want to say thank you for putting up this video....I have contemplated shifting my medical career as a Surgical Technician to Biomedical Technician as I have seen the techs roll into the surgery center I work at and I'm so intrigued to learn how to troubleshoot and fix the machines we use in surgery that I chat their ears off!! Hahaha! I have actually had lots of support and compliments from the existing BMET technicians who have shown me how to fix theachines that they insist I get myself enrolled into the local CC program here in Michigan...So, I'm chatting with admissions and watching BMET videos on YT!! OH BOY!! At my midlife age of 45!😳 I should mention that my previous vocation before becoming a CST was Certified (graduated MMI in Phoenix or 2003) Harley-Davidon Technician. I see a pattern here!!......👏😂 Thanks again for inspiring and informing me!......Video liked, I subbed, and now off to watch the slew of other videos you have produced on your channel to learn!! 🙌
Thanks for writing! I have had the pleasure of working with many biomeds who started later in life. They were some of my closest and most reliable teammates. Good luck, feel free to reach out if you ever need help with anything.
Great video. Just got accepted into community college for my Biomed degree, and one of my good friends is the Sr. Biomed for the hospital we work at. Wish me luck!
@@Kim-oh9ng On my 3rd year in biomed. 1st year was a bmet “associate”. I learned from the senior techs and did easier PMs. After completing first year they promoted me to Bmet 1. Still in college. Taking 1 course at a time because its 1.5 hours from where i live.
Thanks for the encouragement. I am an old tube and transistor TV VCR and tape audio repair technician who is about to retire from the IT desktop world right now and Bio-med technology has always been one of my dream goals since the 1980's. You have made it even more inspiring to me. Thanks again.
11 years in the hospital & Class of 2012 Biomedical Associates Degree 🎓. Finally ready to pursue my tech degree just listening what you folks bringing to the table. 👨🎓
I'm really glad I bumped into your video. Very informative. I'd been a bio med for third party company and just got a very good position at a hospital.... only 4 weeks in and I feel overwhelmed already
I want to make a career switch into BMET. I was in the Army as a Blackhawk mechanic, I am a journeyman machinist, and have had several engineering and maintenance positions dealing with robotics in the automotive industry. I hope that my background can help get me into an entry level position! What a great opportunity to make a difference in the world!
Go on LinkedIn and start connecting to every manufacturer, 3rd party service provider and healthcare clinical engineer / bmet / director you can find in those areas. I highly suggest dressing professional and making a video which briefly introduces yourself and your technical history. Put that video or UA-cam link in your profile for LinkedIn. Sell yourself and never give up. Let me know if you need any assistance.
Great to see some Biomed videos out there! I’ve been a Biomed for just over 5 years and I am gearing up to take my CBET test. Is there any advice you could give regarding that? My company gave me a study guide that I am going to start studying, but Im realizing that I am having a hard time with a lot of the information regarding anatomy and electrical. I came from a retail/food service background and stumbled into this great career. Anyways, have a great day!
I have studied for the CBET for several years and never took the actual test. Most places will hire without it so I havent felt the need. Good luck on your test.
Has it been lucrative ? I got the army a year and a half ago. Slowly wasting time. So far I’ve been thinking electrician or some type of electrical hardware, it , or law enforcement. I’m 26
Excellent! You'll get ahead quickly simply by watching UA-cam videos on medical technology. I'm working on a couple videos about getting your first BMET job and how to move up the ladder quickly.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Outstanding, looking forward to it. I am currently working as an EET and have an AAS. I have over 10 years of experience as a technician working in the Semiconductor industry, component level troubleshooting for many complex scientific instruments including RF, digital, and analog. I just want to switch to BIOMED but it's HARD to get in that field UNLESS you have a BMET or military training in that field WITH years of experience. So, next year I am planning to go to TSTC for BMET degree. Also, just so you know, all the info you put out regarding the BMET is not falling on deaf ears. It's interesting and helping people. So, much appreciated!!
Better Biomed no I have none in mind yet I’ve still been doing my research and figuring out where I want to be I’m just a little nervous though I hope I don’t start the job and everything I’ve learned leaves my brain lol
@@xiraiyahcoston7733 Once you start a job you'll be alright. It takes a couple weeks just to get comfortable walking around a new hospital and you'll have a bit of hospital culture that you'll learn in your first month or so (dept names etc). Expect to be working on something like infusion pumps while you get situated. Let me know if you need any help with anything. I know biomeds in many states, hospital chains and 3rd party vendors (GE, Crothall, Aramark etc). -Justin
I just graduated with my degree in BMET and I also work the Department of Veteran Affairs...its hell trying to get in without 2 years experience outside of the VA.
Thanks for the informative video. One question: Do BMETs ever specialize in one, specific area that you've described and simply stay there? I'm wondering if there is pressure on employees to advance or become trained in other areas in the hospital setting, or are you are much more free to specialize and stay in whichever area you want, even if it is for example the most simple area you've described (fixing hospital beds/similar simple equipment)?
Thank you for posting these videos, very informative. I completed many courses at Community College, got: Biomedical Equipment Technology Certificate (BMET), Advanced Electronics & Telecommunications Certificate and Mechatronics Certificate. 7 months volunteer works at Hospital, but I still face difficulty to fined job because of experience? I need your advice.
I also suggest reaching out to fellow biomeds in the area you seek work. Get a technical job or other hospital job and keep bothering the biomed management for a chance. It's a tough situation to answer because of all the variables but be proactive and keep writing and contacting hospitals. Keep studying despite not having a job. There are lots of videos on medical equipment / medical procedures and medical knowledge.
I have a technical background and plenty of years of exprience at that. Is there a online or a recommended certification agency/company I can go for? Would like to start in the centrifuge realm of bmet
Reach out to cbet.edu and tell them Better Biomed sent you there. You'll be taken care of. They will give you a selection of programs based on your experience.
Looking at a new career since just getting laid off a few months ago. This seems like a really interesting career. I'm 44 so no spring chicken either. Good luck everyone
Volunteer or apply as a bmet1 if you're new to the career. You can also go to Google maps and type "medical equipment". Many of the results are companies that make excellent stepping stones into biomed. Good luck! Reach out to us if you have any questions.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Thanks for the info. I have the opportunity to go back to school so I was going to look into a 2 year BMET program through my local community college. Do BMET1's typically hire on without any formal education? I thought you would at least need a 2 year degree to be considered. Thanks!
Hey!! I think it’s awesome that you’re able to clarify a lot of the tasks, and requirements for this field. I wanted to ask how much computer coding and error coding would be involved in this job? I am more of a hands on physical instead of digital worker, and I just wondered how much if any coding is involved?
Most of what we do is hands on technical. There is a Bmet specialty for medical networking but that's a whole other responsibility for larger hospitals/ companies etc
Thank you so much,I am so lucky to see this video . i am also being biomed engineering student right now, but i can say it's really hard to find lecture or books about my major, can you suggest me where can i get that stuff,or website i can go to because i really want to learn deeply my major.
For general instruction, I refer to my The Biomeds Handbook by Walter Brisbois, for more advanced instruction I suggest checking out the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology or ifixit.com
Should i say i found you late? Well, I'm glad i did at all. I'm at this stage of my life that i'm confused, i can say I'm a clinical engineer but it seems that the demand is low which made me start spending more time in programming and man it's not being easy. Watching your videos made me realise i need to be grounded in circuit analysis, How do i start this journey
Will, we need a balance between electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics mixed with anatomy physiology and clinical applications. Youtu e is an excellent place to learn in small steps.
Thank you for posting these videos, very informative. I'm going to start my BMET classes through the army and wanted to know if you knew if those certs are transferable to the civilian sector. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
After your military training, I suggest you check on getting a degree through College of Biomedical Equipment Technology and / or computer certifications like A+ etc
I've essentially chosen this path by default from my experience and epiphany from the Pandemic. I was initially a lab technician in prosthetics, but the demand in that field is dang near negative unless you're a licensed clinician. EDIT: I was laid off from my prosthetics job, due to poor financial management from the CEO's. Can a BMET path lead to working on exoskeletons and the like? Thank you for your time!
Starting my BMET classes in 8 days! Excited and ready to learn, any tips that help with DC circuits? One of the instructor’s said that would be my hardest course, doesn’t seem too complicated though.
Hi. Stumbled on your video while searching about biomedical technician. I’m a Mechanical Engineer who wants to try a career in biomedical. I’d love to learn machines and how they are used especially in hospitals. Is there any place for me in this field as a girl and which program should I take? Appreciate your inputs.
I’ve been honorably discharged from the military and have had Micro-miniature certificates showing aforementioned training . I’ve worked on cannons, radars and radios in my 10 years of experience as an Electronics Technician. I feel more comfortable soldering and desoldering SMDs and working multilayered CCA’s. Help if you can
Thanks for your video..what section does dental equipment come under and can you specialise in it ?? Hopefully you are not working too hard and get to enjoy the NFL and World Series baseball..
Hi, Question... I've worked doing reverse ingineering in about 90 % of a MRI PARTS: RF SYSTEM AND COILS,GRADIENT, BODY COILS, POWER SUPPLY , HOST COMPUTER IMAGING, at component level, using: VNA, SPECTRUM ANALYZERS Many, others test equipment. XRAY SYZTEMS, before this job I repair radios in the army/ then telecommunications defense contractor,
I enjoy the video about talking about the biomedical technician.I have an electronics technician diploma from Ohio Institute of Technology. if this could help please tell me
Yes. I do suggest getting a biomedical technology diploma or degree from a place like the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (videos coming soon) to be sure you get ahead. When in doubt, APPLY! You'll never get the job unless you try. Go for any Biomed (BMET)1 position
Thanks for making the video! Very informative. I am considering a career change into BMET with some encouragement from a CE imaging tech I met at work. I have worked in a hospital for around 5 years and want to find a job that is more challenging and rewarding. Are there any words of advice you would have for someone in my situation?
Do you have a technical background? Do you know the biomed staff at the local hospital? There are also bmet jobs with manufacturers where they train you on a variety of equipment. Many options available. You can volunteer at a local hospital to get a leg up on job competition or you can casually write local medical equipment suppliers etc and express your interests in medical technology jobs. Don't give up after a few rejections. I've been denied for 20-30 (or so) jobs that I've applied for. Apply for every position that becomes available. -every one. (Bmet1 through bmet3). Market yourself as if you were the product for sale. (Because you are)
Hello just a quick question do you think I could get into the bmet field without any certs or schooling? I've been a slot technician for almost four years now and have been working with electronics for about 10. I love fixing electronics and want to change things up and get into a more serious field
I do know of people that have gotten into biomed with no official bmet education. Reach out to local hospital bmets through LinkedIn and try to get Biomed / Clinical Engineering contact info. Worse case scenario, get a biomed training cert through a school like College of Biomedical Equipment Technology.
@@BetterBiomedChannel thanks for the quick response that was going to be my follow-up question to see if you heard of cbet.edu it says they are accredited just wasn't sure if they were legit. I'll take a look on LinkedIn to see if I can find anything before enrollment, that k you so much for sharing this information!
Do you have any idea how things are in Europe ? I was interested to be technician on medical equipment 3 years ago , but I was not able to find anything on the main job sites .I went to large electrical equipment repairs. Did I not look on the right place ?
Hi thanks for the videos. I’m a new subscriber. Can you tell me anything about GE healthcare? I am considering stepping into a biomedical tech II roll in Texas. Is GE a good employer in the field and is the pay good? Any info will be helpful since it is not easy to learn the real details of this career.
I dislike the GE version of Nuvolo which is a work order / inventory management system and I dislike that GE pays people to audit work orders. -You might get a phone call months later about a work order and they "have some questions". GE has some very good sides though. You will be trained routinely on equipment. Their medical maintenance plan is very structured which can be a good thing.
Better Biomed thank you for that information. Do you know if their techs are given cars? I know that is a kind of weird question but I currently have a work car and it is a nice perk.
Great video! How physically demanding is a career in BMET? I’m really interested in this field but have some physical impairments so am wondering how doable it would be.
Great video! I have a degree in anesthesia technology, I am a anesthesia technologist. Do you think this degree would allow me to transition into the BMET role?
Hi I'm currently in the army working as a tank component technician, since my background is technical in nature, transitioning into BMET wouldn't be too much of a hassle right? I'm a fast learner too. At the moment I'm taking classes for an associates degree in applied sciences. Is that degree relevant?/helpful to that career path I really want the transition but don't know where to start. Thanks
To bolster your career, apply for positions with OEM repair positions and 3rd party repairs. Then use that experience to get a hospital job. What area are you looking to work in?
Hey! I’m studying BMET at ETSU, and I graduate in Spring 2022, I’m 21 years old and I’ve loved all my classes so far. I was just wondering since Biomed is the “jack of all trades” are we tied to only establishing careers in hospitals or if the opportunity presents itself, are we able to step away from the hospital side of engineering and work, in designing and manufacturing cars for a big company etc.
im an HVAC tech currently working towards getting my journeyman license (trade license) I was considering what to work towards next as I can't complete my nursing degree unless I quit my job and get student loans and im trying to avoid debt. I currently make 18 hourly but after I get my journeyman license ill make 25 hourly any advice? would biomed tech be a good transition? if not I can just stay in the HVAC field and continue to go up to my master tradesman license or get my contractors and eventually become an inspector. they usually get 80-100k annually. your thoughts and your videos are greatly appreciated stay blessed brother
This is a complex answer which I'd do better to make a full video to give a complete answer. In short: get your journeyman license and then explore biomed. We start at around $40k for bmet1 and you can make over $70k easily in 10 years if you are a trainable, motivated technician. There are plenty of areas where hvac would greatly benefit a bmet. I dealt with a -80deg freezer today that caught fire. Biomed is worth the effort. If you'd like more info, write me a abetterbiomed@gmail.com
Thank you for this video, very informative. What are the chances of getting on the job training? Reason why I ask is because I’ve already earned an undergraduate degree ( different field) but this specialty is something I am very passionate about since it entails repair, diagnosis, and medicine.
Nice video sir, can i have a question sir. How to become a biomedical equipment technician and what is the most responsibility of Biomedical equipment technician. Thank you in advance sir God Bless!!
I’m thinking of enrolling in the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology in their IDL program. I’m 34 from New York and I have a buddy who is a biomed 1 making good money working for a private company. I have 2 questions, should I enroll in a electrical tech trades school locally, or should I go for the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (they do offer externships around the country)? What attributes do you think make a good BMET? I’m good with working with my hands, I’m great with people and can work well as a team and can be trusted to work alone. Thanks in advance
Check on local technical academies first then check in on College of Biomedical Equipment Technology. If you have some sort of technical background, check around for 3rd party medical equipment companies that have entry level positions. I will be doing a Livestream later this week when I could answer this question in more detail. Thanks for watching Daniel.
😮 Whoa! I'm ALSO a 34 year-old Latino (despite my Scottish surname) from NY! I am looking at this BMET job for the U.S. Army Reserve that I am in the middle of joining. Good luck, man!
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Good Day, Are you aware of the AAMI CBET certification. Do you believe from your experience and from other biomed within the field, if it's necessary to obtain that CBET certification. Also, what are the benefits in obtaining, will someone be more likely to get a job ?
I have a BS degree in Electronic engineering technology. I've also worked in the hospital for over 5 yrs but can't seem to land a biomedical job. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Great video sir. I have a question, is it helpfull to study BMET first to get some specific knowledges to understand better biomedical engineering? I was thinking to do BMET first and then study for bio engineering to help me understand it better, or should I just go straight for a bio engineering degree?
What is your final goal? To be a Biomedical Equipment Technician (who repairs equipment) or a Clinical Engineer (who runs / manages a Biomedical program) or a Bio Engineer (who designs medical equipment)?
I would suggest enroll in a bio engineering program at college and volunteer / apprenticeship / intern as a Biomedical equipment technician at a local hospital. You'll get the best of both worlds and you'll be way ahead of others when you graduate. Remember that every position is a competition and you want to stack cards in your favor any way possible while others are being lax. Good luck Ernesto.
Hi, I'm very interested in this career field I'm going to soon graduate high school in a couple months and then start my biomed tech classes in the fall. I was wondering can you specialize in a variety of the different type of biomeds or can you only specialize in one?
Hi there, I'm a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree. I've worked in the field for 3 years. When pursuing a BMET certification program, does much transfer over? Should I expect to leave the workforce to do the certification? What places me above or below others who only have a BMET certification? Thank you very much for this channel, and for taking the time to read this!
@@BetterBiomedChannel Apologies if this double-posted, it seems that my response no longer exists. Hello again, and thank you for your response. My plan is to transition into the medical industry to use my skills as a technician (although I have never been a technician). The motive is crude, but simple: learning something new, and money. If I can continuously gain certifications, I will learn more, make more money, and fundamentally maintain higher levels of care. I imagine I'll have a paycut that'll last at least 3-4 years, but to have functional and applicable skills that are outside of Excel are worth it. From what I have said , is this the kind of character or motivation to have? Am I more greedy than my intentions? If it is not, how would you recommend I proceed? In this video you mentioned multiple types of technicians, and preferably I want to be able to do each kind of work. Is that goal realistic? My current plan, as I understand it, is as such: 1) Find any mech. eng. job in the medical field that will have me at least close to the machinery. 2) Study and achieve the BMET certification. (I'm still unsure how much my degree will allow for me to fast forward this process.) 3) Find a new job that allows me the position of Biomed I, proceed with the experience requirements and additional certifications. I will repeat this process until I eventually become Biomed III/IV. What do you think? Does this look realistic?
thank you for the video. any recommended school for biomed? Since i already have a bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, i don't know if i need to take all of the classes for Biomed.
Your degree will get you a job as a bmet1. You could also continue learning towards clinical engineer which is a biomed boss (basically). I suggest the biomed's handbook by Walter Breisbois (hope I spelled that correctly) -look him up on LinkedIn in. He's great resource to chat with. I would read the book and get familiar with biomed then use that knowledge to get a great job.
@@BetterBiomedChannel thank you so much! your answer is very helpful. i'd like to add that i've been looking for work at hospitals as BMET without any lucks yet. I have experience in troubleshooting IT systems and operating systems. so i'd figure my troubleshooting skill can help. Nonetheless, i'm not giving up because this is what i want to do.
Hi, I plan on pursuing this career path after high school. What do you suggest is the first step to do after high school? Would it be acceptable to get an associates degree in Electronics Technology or does the degree need to be in Biomedical Technology?
After High School you can either take a technical school / 2 yr degree in electronics or the military. Hands down the military has the best program but the need for this career field is driving schools to create a biomedical technology program. Once you find a hospital that you'd like to work for -volunteer. Even a couple hours of volunteer work will not only get you more familiar with hospital culture but also leaves an impression on the Biomed staff.
@@BetterBiomedChannel I already got accepted into the Air Force's Reserve BMET program. Do you think that is all I need to enter the field or more education? Also should I get certified or just jump in to the work force?
@@caneloalvarez1516 The DoD training program is one of the best in the world hands down. It all you need to get a job as a bmet1. For certification, you will need a couple years of work experience - just to qualify to take the test.
I nice video I am a biomedical engineer in nigeria africa can how easy it is to get a job abroad for better exposure on the new and latest technology use today for the future of better healthcare system in Africa
I have a ventilator technician who came to the USA just a couple years ago from Nigera. He said that your occupation determines the difficulty in getting a Visa. Biomedical Equipment Technicians are very easy to get visas due to demand for technicians in the USA. Using your resources to help your home is the noblest of motivations. Good luck. 👍
I am in the Houston area and may be getting fast tracked into the field. I see several colleges with programs, but was wondering what you think the major courses would be that are absolutely necessary for the quickest transition into the field. I have a long history and background in other technical repair fields, mainly Instrumentation and Electrical in the Oil and Gas industry, so I hopefully have a head start. If you are available for a short conversation, or know someone else with expertise in the field, it would be of great interest to me. I am mainly interested in the Imaging Repair part of the job.
As far as education, will a online degree work to get into the field? I have found a 100 percent online program and was wondering if I will be able to find work.
@@BetterBiomedChannel ok thank you, so it's safe to say I should be able to find work in san antonio, tx. Also any chance of knowing what the start off pay will be in this area?
@@michaelmejia6662 San Antonio is an interesting market because that's also where the Dept of Def Biomed School is located = more technicians than usual. I would sat that a Biomed 1 should be $35-45k in San Antonio.
Thanks for this video. Please, can you recommend some schools for me an African can come over o learn this course after my Higher national Diploma? which of them are best and if there are any scholarships available.
I currently work at a hospital and recently graduated Electrical Engineering Technician. Im thinking of getting into a biomed engineering department at my hospital. Any advice on starting this career? Any idea what an employer might be looking for? I also have a background in biotechnology, would that be a good combo of experience to have in this career?
Thanks alot for your response Please do you have an idea what is the proficiency name of the biomedical technician in canada , as it seems that is very according to different countries Like its some times called service medical equipment technologist..
Can you tell me what the difference between a BMET and an Field Engineer is. Can you go from a 2 year electronics degree to an FE position with out being a BMET?
A Field Engineer is usually specialized in one genre of equipment (microscopes, lasers, XRay, surgical tables etc). FEs are usually employed by an equipment vendor or a contractor. Biomeds are usually less specific in their role. We are called the Jack of all trades because in a single day you could be sweating pipes for a sterilizer, replacing motors in a table, checking electrical (LIM) panels and then plumbing water into a scope washer.
Thanks for making the video!Very informative. I’m working in the hospital as an Engineering but a I would like to start as a biomedical equipment technician. Any advice on starting this career?
Hey. I have just been given the opportunity to go back to school at 42yo. I want to become a biotech. Can you give any advice on the type of school to educate at. I’ve seen some online
Hi Im Yosepf, I wonder if you can help me or give me some advice, because I’m considering to take tech Biomedical technology but I don’t have any background with electrical or stuff, I only have skills in programming, technology and business. How can I start or where can I start to prepare my self before going back to school. Thank you!
I have a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering yet have no experience in repairing biomedical equipment. I do repair mobile devices with my current employer but would like to transition into this type of field.. do you have any recommendations as to where I can start, or any kind of guidance for that matter? Thank you!!
Absolutly! apply at any hospital, oem or medical device vendor. Your degree is more than most biomeds I know. Let me know if you want extra help finding an opportunity.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Unfortunately there aren't any positions around my area. I do have several questions I'd like to ask you but would rather much email you if I may, for privacy matters if that's okay. Thank you for your time again :)
I plan on pursuing the BMET career path. I am curious, with the BMET degree, can one also apply to other engineering technician jobs? If so, which ones? Thanks.
Is 45 years old to old to start a biomed career? I've been in the industrial refrigeration/commercial kitchen equipment repair business for 27 years and unfortunately have been pretty much burned out on it for the last 2 years.
I did a whole video on what you can do to get ahead in this career - even before you start your official studies. Pay is incremental to your experience, education, trainability and motivation. From start, in 10 years you can be making $70-80k+ if you guide your career.
I want to be a certified BMET. I have a technical background. I want to be independent, mobile, and in demand. What specialty/sector should I aim for? Where should I start (online, community college, etc)?
@@BetterBiomedChannel thanks for the quick response! That was gonna be my follow up question to see if you heard about cbet.edu it says they are accredited just wasn't sure if it was a legit place. I'll take a look on LinkedIn and see what I can find , that k you for your help I appreciate it!
Starting at 44...anything is possible. Used to be an electrician but a back injury made me choose a new career path. . Almost halfway through my 2 year degree. Better Biomed has been a HUGE help along the way!
How you making out in the field?
How’s the field ? How’s the pay compared to an electrician and biomed?
oh cool! that's motivating. This BIOMED sounds very interesting. How are you doing so far?
Thanks for this. I start classes in fall for BMET at the ripe old age of 32.
Good luck with classes. You're at a perfect age to start. I know of bmet1's that were in their 50's
where’s a good place to do classes?
@@macturner80 I suggest either a 2yr or 4 yr plan through the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology.
Better Biomed Channel thanks
I Just started in the summer and I am 36. I got tired of working in a medical lab.
I really appreciate this video it encourages me. I have ten classes left to complete my bmet degree. I'm a former nursing student who changed their major. I loved circuit analysis class a lot. Just taking one day at a time. Thank you for this! I'm pretty sure I have a lot of questions, but I can't think of any right now.
Good luck Carl. We need motivated and innovative people for the future of this career.
Is it Carl? I'm thinking about doing it in Georgia.
@@carisbarton9501 Did you do it?
How you making out in the field now?
@@bunnyman6321 Hey, no I haven't. I'm a licensed massage therapist and debated about going back. I'm still massaging, but decided to do something else.
Never did anyone put it better! Working on labs as a support tech, worked on imaging for a while it was fun.
Thanks. I have been thinking about remaking this video since this one was recorded at 2AM.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Please do, the klaxon will go off!
I'm waiting for our own Biomed comedy show. No one carries out pranks better than Biomed. So many directions it can take, let alone the Type A personalities that work the field. :-)
Hello Sir, excellent video! I saw this through Linked In and just came by to see what all you had to say about being a BMET. I’m literally graduating from the BMET curriculum at FT.Sam Houston on Wednesday after going through a reclass for my Military Occupational Specialty, and am trying to pursue either an externship through the Army Reserves with GE and/or a job at my local hospital! I must say that the training I’ve received has made me so excited to get started in this field and help impact lives! I’ll certainly be taking a look at your other videos! Thanks again for the additional information and please, have yourself a fantastic day Sir!
Good luck. You'll love this career and the places it takes you. Take advantage of training that hospitals will offer you and try to keep a wide scope of knowledge. Many technicians will limit their careers by limiting their experience or knowledge.
I'm Glad to see that our area is geting bigger every day, keep going man you are making a very good content, i'm a Brazilian biomed and your Channel already helped me a Lot. Thank you
Great video salute to Biomeds all throughout the world I’m a Biomed tech at Mount Sinai West hospital in NYC. Everything you said was a 💯% peace.
Love the video man. You are 100% spot on. Being a BMET is THE best job ever! I love what I do just about every day.
Thanks man!
I've been a BMET for close to 30 years. I can testify that it is a good profession for the technically minded. Every day goes by quickly and is never the same; unless you have 500 infusion pumps to find and PM. Those days are pretty much the same.😉
Any tips on moving up the ladder quickly?
I love the job because of the variety
"Plop them down and watch them work" is how I like my life. My schooling never equals to how I can handle a situation. My engineering skills are like artistic skills, you gatta be creative to solve a problem
I know this is a YEAR later 😂 but, I do want to say thank you for putting up this video....I have contemplated shifting my medical career as a Surgical Technician to Biomedical Technician as I have seen the techs roll into the surgery center I work at and I'm so intrigued to learn how to troubleshoot and fix the machines we use in surgery that I chat their ears off!! Hahaha! I have actually had lots of support and compliments from the existing BMET technicians who have shown me how to fix theachines that they insist I get myself enrolled into the local CC program here in Michigan...So, I'm chatting with admissions and watching BMET videos on YT!! OH BOY!! At my midlife age of 45!😳 I should mention that my previous vocation before becoming a CST was Certified (graduated MMI in Phoenix or 2003) Harley-Davidon Technician. I see a pattern here!!......👏😂 Thanks again for inspiring and informing me!......Video liked, I subbed, and now off to watch the slew of other videos you have produced on your channel to learn!! 🙌
Thanks for writing! I have had the pleasure of working with many biomeds who started later in life. They were some of my closest and most reliable teammates. Good luck, feel free to reach out if you ever need help with anything.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Thanks so much again!! I will definitely be keeping you in mind as a resource! I appreciate that! 👊😎👍
Thank you for this! I start classes this August! I’m excited for this new chapter in life at 24! 🙏🏽
Excellent! Good luck with your studies. Remember, the community is always here to help when you hit a bump in your career
Great video. Just got accepted into community college for my Biomed degree, and one of my good friends is the Sr. Biomed for the hospital we work at. Wish me luck!
You're going to love this career.
You still in the field
@@Kim-oh9ng On my 3rd year in biomed. 1st year was a bmet “associate”. I learned from the senior techs and did easier PMs. After completing first year they promoted me to Bmet 1. Still in college. Taking 1 course at a time because its 1.5 hours from where i live.
Thanks for the encouragement. I am an old tube and transistor TV VCR and tape audio repair technician who is about to retire from the IT desktop world right now and Bio-med technology has always been one of my dream goals since the 1980's. You have made it even more inspiring to me. Thanks again.
Thanks for writing me
11 years in the hospital & Class of 2012 Biomedical Associates Degree 🎓. Finally ready to pursue my tech degree just listening what you folks bringing to the table. 👨🎓
Reach out to me or the community if you ever need some help. Good luck.
I'm really glad I bumped into your video. Very informative. I'd been a bio med for third party company and just got a very good position at a hospital.... only 4 weeks in and I feel overwhelmed already
Thanks for watching. This is an intense time to be any health care worker. Stay safe, use gloves when touching any equipment.
Thank you sir doing my BMET technician degree rn
i am a biomed on the island of Jamaica thanks for the info.
I want to make a career switch into BMET. I was in the Army as a Blackhawk mechanic, I am a journeyman machinist, and have had several engineering and maintenance positions dealing with robotics in the automotive industry. I hope that my background can help get me into an entry level position! What a great opportunity to make a difference in the world!
What city / area are you considering jobs?
@@BetterBiomedChannel Southern Indiana/Louisville, KY area. There are several entry level positions at Norton Healthcare that I've applied for
Go on LinkedIn and start connecting to every manufacturer, 3rd party service provider and healthcare clinical engineer / bmet / director you can find in those areas. I highly suggest dressing professional and making a video which briefly introduces yourself and your technical history. Put that video or UA-cam link in your profile for LinkedIn. Sell yourself and never give up. Let me know if you need any assistance.
Thanks man, this gave me some good insight into the field. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
Nice video, currently working at a Hospital and always been interested in this field. My next move
Good luck and enjoy the ride!
Great to see some Biomed videos out there! I’ve been a Biomed for just over 5 years and I am gearing up to take my CBET test. Is there any advice you could give regarding that? My company gave me a study guide that I am going to start studying, but Im realizing that I am having a hard time with a lot of the information regarding anatomy and electrical. I came from a retail/food service background and stumbled into this great career. Anyways, have a great day!
I have studied for the CBET for several years and never took the actual test. Most places will hire without it so I havent felt the need. Good luck on your test.
Better Biomed Channel Thanks for the response! Stay safe out there!
May you do a tour video of your Biomed Shop setup and tools.
I started when I was 24. Biomed is a unique, but neat field.
Has it been lucrative ? I got the army a year and a half ago. Slowly wasting time. So far I’ve been thinking electrician or some type of electrical hardware, it , or law enforcement. I’m 26
Also how did you start ?
Roger that and well said sir...
great video! thank you for the great info. Planning on switching careers to BMET next year.
Excellent! You'll get ahead quickly simply by watching UA-cam videos on medical technology. I'm working on a couple videos about getting your first BMET job and how to move up the ladder quickly.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Outstanding, looking forward to it. I am currently working as an EET and have an AAS. I have over 10 years of experience as a technician working in the Semiconductor industry, component level troubleshooting for many complex scientific instruments including RF, digital, and analog.
I just want to switch to BIOMED but it's HARD to get in that field UNLESS you have a BMET or military training in that field WITH years of experience. So, next year I am planning to go to TSTC for BMET degree.
Also, just so you know, all the info you put out regarding the BMET is not falling on deaf ears. It's interesting and helping people. So, much appreciated!!
Thank you for that explanation!
I’m so glad I found this I rarely see any information on Bio Med I’m in school now for this I have 6 and a half months left 💃🏾
Excellent! I'm glad you found my channel! I'm working a few videos aimed at people new to the career. Good luck in your studies!
Do you have any hospitals in mind as your first Biomed job?
Better Biomed no I have none in mind yet I’ve still been doing my research and figuring out where I want to be I’m just a little nervous though I hope I don’t start the job and everything I’ve learned leaves my brain lol
@@xiraiyahcoston7733 Once you start a job you'll be alright. It takes a couple weeks just to get comfortable walking around a new hospital and you'll have a bit of hospital culture that you'll learn in your first month or so (dept names etc). Expect to be working on something like infusion pumps while you get situated. Let me know if you need any help with anything. I know biomeds in many states, hospital chains and 3rd party vendors (GE, Crothall, Aramark etc). -Justin
Thank u for this info, I'm in the Navy, going through Corpsman A school right now but aiming to land myself a seat in BMET C-school
Good luck!
Been doing this about 20 years . Yep., the pay sucks but I still love my job.
How much
I just graduated with my degree in BMET and I also work the Department of Veteran Affairs...its hell trying to get in without 2 years experience outside of the VA.
If you ever need assistance finding a job, write me at abetterbiomed@gmail.com -I would be happy to help.
Great resource for students!
Thank you
I was a previous avionics technician in the Air Force, could I just go up and apply for a BioMed 1 position now?
Possibly. What city / state?
Thanks for the informative video. One question: Do BMETs ever specialize in one, specific area that you've described and simply stay there? I'm wondering if there is pressure on employees to advance or become trained in other areas in the hospital setting, or are you are much more free to specialize and stay in whichever area you want, even if it is for example the most simple area you've described (fixing hospital beds/similar simple equipment)?
Hospitals often try to bend your career to meet their needs - this is one of the reasons biomeds move to new locations
Thank you for posting these videos, very informative. I completed many courses at Community College, got: Biomedical Equipment Technology Certificate (BMET), Advanced Electronics & Telecommunications Certificate and Mechatronics Certificate. 7 months volunteer works at Hospital, but I still face difficulty to fined job because of experience? I need your advice.
I also suggest reaching out to fellow biomeds in the area you seek work. Get a technical job or other hospital job and keep bothering the biomed management for a chance. It's a tough situation to answer because of all the variables but be proactive and keep writing and contacting hospitals. Keep studying despite not having a job. There are lots of videos on medical equipment / medical procedures and medical knowledge.
Thanks great video
thank you for the video , can you make a video explaining more about CLINICAL ENGINEERING and things to know before becoming one.
I should update my video. This one was from over a year ago.
I have a technical background and plenty of years of exprience at that. Is there a online or a recommended certification agency/company I can go for? Would like to start in the centrifuge realm of bmet
Reach out to cbet.edu and tell them Better Biomed sent you there. You'll be taken care of. They will give you a selection of programs based on your experience.
Looking at a new career since just getting laid off a few months ago. This seems like a really interesting career. I'm 44 so no spring chicken either. Good luck everyone
Volunteer or apply as a bmet1 if you're new to the career. You can also go to Google maps and type "medical equipment". Many of the results are companies that make excellent stepping stones into biomed. Good luck! Reach out to us if you have any questions.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Thanks for the info. I have the opportunity to go back to school so I was going to look into a 2 year BMET program through my local community college. Do BMET1's typically hire on without any formal education? I thought you would at least need a 2 year degree to be considered. Thanks!
Hey!! I think it’s awesome that you’re able to clarify a lot of the tasks, and requirements for this field. I wanted to ask how much computer coding and error coding would be involved in this job? I am more of a hands on physical instead of digital worker, and I just wondered how much if any coding is involved?
Most of what we do is hands on technical. There is a Bmet specialty for medical networking but that's a whole other responsibility for larger hospitals/ companies etc
Thank you so much,I am so lucky to see this video . i am also being biomed engineering student right now, but i can say it's really hard to find lecture or books about my major, can you suggest me where can i get that stuff,or website i can go to because i really want to learn deeply my major.
For general instruction, I refer to my The Biomeds Handbook by Walter Brisbois, for more advanced instruction I suggest checking out the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology or ifixit.com
I'm finishing my classes this week and begin my internship soon. I'm very excited to start my new career. Thank you for a great video!
There are many jobs available across the world. Good luck with your studies.
Awesome, did you have to go to college for this?
Should i say i found you late?
Well, I'm glad i did at all.
I'm at this stage of my life that i'm confused, i can say I'm a clinical engineer but it seems that the demand is low which made me start spending more time in programming and man it's not being easy.
Watching your videos made me realise i need to be grounded in circuit analysis, How do i start this journey
Will, we need a balance between electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics mixed with anatomy physiology and clinical applications. Youtu e is an excellent place to learn in small steps.
Saludos me gustaría saber si existen un laboratorio de ing. Biomedica de alta tecnología éxitos !!!
I'm in the process of starting to study BMET Degree. I really love this career.
Stick with it and you'll be part of a very small community of skilled tradesmen.
Thank you for posting these videos, very informative. I'm going to start my BMET classes through the army and wanted to know if you knew if those certs are transferable to the civilian sector. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
After your military training, I suggest you check on getting a degree through College of Biomedical Equipment Technology and / or computer certifications like A+ etc
I've essentially chosen this path by default from my experience and epiphany from the Pandemic. I was initially a lab technician in prosthetics, but the demand in that field is dang near negative unless you're a licensed clinician. EDIT: I was laid off from my prosthetics job, due to poor financial management from the CEO's.
Can a BMET path lead to working on exoskeletons and the like? Thank you for your time!
The short answer is Yes. Biomeds often are hired by OEM's to maintain or help develop their products.
Starting my BMET classes in 8 days! Excited and ready to learn, any tips that help with DC circuits? One of the instructor’s said that would be my hardest course, doesn’t seem too complicated though.
DC isn't as complicated as digital theory.
Feel free to reach out to the community or to me if you need extra help with a curcuit concept.
Better Biomed Channel, Thx! I appreciate it
Hi. Stumbled on your video while searching about biomedical technician. I’m a Mechanical Engineer who wants to try a career in biomedical. I’d love to learn machines and how they are used especially in hospitals. Is there any place for me in this field as a girl and which program should I take? Appreciate your inputs.
I’ve been honorably discharged from the military and have had Micro-miniature certificates showing aforementioned training . I’ve worked on cannons, radars and radios in my 10 years of experience as an Electronics Technician. I feel more comfortable soldering and desoldering SMDs and working multilayered CCA’s. Help if you can
Bill I would love to help you. What city do you live in?
Thanks for your video..what section does dental equipment come under and can you specialise in it ??
Hopefully you are not working too hard and get to enjoy the NFL and World Series baseball..
Dental is it's own specialty. I know of many people who are making a killing while repairing dental equipment.
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There's also respiratory, dialysis, PACS
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I've worked doing reverse ingineering in about 90 % of a MRI PARTS: RF SYSTEM AND COILS,GRADIENT, BODY COILS, POWER SUPPLY , HOST COMPUTER IMAGING, at component level, using: VNA, SPECTRUM ANALYZERS Many, others test equipment.
XRAY SYZTEMS, before this job I repair radios in the army/ then telecommunications defense contractor,
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I enjoy the video about talking about the biomedical technician.I have an electronics technician diploma from Ohio Institute of Technology.
if this could help please tell me
Yes. I do suggest getting a biomedical technology diploma or degree from a place like the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (videos coming soon) to be sure you get ahead. When in doubt, APPLY! You'll never get the job unless you try. Go for any Biomed (BMET)1 position
Thanks for making the video! Very informative.
I am considering a career change into BMET with some encouragement from a CE imaging tech I met at work. I have worked in a hospital for around 5 years and want to find a job that is more challenging and rewarding. Are there any words of advice you would have for someone in my situation?
Do you have a technical background? Do you know the biomed staff at the local hospital? There are also bmet jobs with manufacturers where they train you on a variety of equipment. Many options available. You can volunteer at a local hospital to get a leg up on job competition or you can casually write local medical equipment suppliers etc and express your interests in medical technology jobs. Don't give up after a few rejections. I've been denied for 20-30 (or so) jobs that I've applied for. Apply for every position that becomes available. -every one. (Bmet1 through bmet3).
Market yourself as if you were the product for sale. (Because you are)
Sir I really big fan for you
Thank you!
Hello just a quick question do you think I could get into the bmet field without any certs or schooling? I've been a slot technician for almost four years now and have been working with electronics for about 10. I love fixing electronics and want to change things up and get into a more serious field
I do know of people that have gotten into biomed with no official bmet education. Reach out to local hospital bmets through LinkedIn and try to get Biomed / Clinical Engineering contact info. Worse case scenario, get a biomed training cert through a school like College of Biomedical Equipment Technology.
@@BetterBiomedChannel thanks for the quick response that was going to be my follow-up question to see if you heard of cbet.edu it says they are accredited just wasn't sure if they were legit. I'll take a look on LinkedIn to see if I can find anything before enrollment, that k you so much for sharing this information!
Do you have any idea how things are in Europe ? I was interested to be technician on medical equipment 3 years ago , but I was not able to find anything on the main job sites .I went to large electrical equipment repairs. Did I not look on the right place ?
thank U!
Hi thanks for the videos. I’m a new subscriber. Can you tell me anything about GE healthcare? I am considering stepping into a biomedical tech II roll in Texas. Is GE a good employer in the field and is the pay good? Any info will be helpful since it is not easy to learn the real details of this career.
I dislike the GE version of Nuvolo which is a work order / inventory management system and I dislike that GE pays people to audit work orders. -You might get a phone call months later about a work order and they "have some questions". GE has some very good sides though. You will be trained routinely on equipment. Their medical maintenance plan is very structured which can be a good thing.
Better Biomed thank you for that information. Do you know if their techs are given cars? I know that is a kind of weird question but I currently have a work car and it is a nice perk.
@@Jcestanley depends on the position
Is this job physical demanding i have a bad heart so i cant be heavy lifting
Great video! How physically demanding is a career in BMET? I’m really interested in this field but have some physical impairments so am wondering how doable it would be.
There are many different versions of a biomed. Some are networking specialists, some install medical equipment.
Thanks
Great video! I have a degree in anesthesia technology, I am a anesthesia technologist. Do you think this degree would allow me to transition into the BMET role?
Absolutely! Let me know if you're looking for a position
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Hi I'm currently in the army working as a tank component technician, since my background is technical in nature, transitioning into BMET wouldn't be too much of a hassle right? I'm a fast learner too. At the moment I'm taking classes for an associates degree in applied sciences. Is that degree relevant?/helpful to that career path I really want the transition but don't know where to start. Thanks
To bolster your career, apply for positions with OEM repair positions and 3rd party repairs. Then use that experience to get a hospital job. What area are you looking to work in?
Hey! I’m studying BMET at ETSU, and I graduate in Spring 2022, I’m 21 years old and I’ve loved all my classes so far. I was just wondering since Biomed is the “jack of all trades” are we tied to only establishing careers in hospitals or if the opportunity presents itself, are we able to step away from the hospital side of engineering and work, in designing and manufacturing cars for a big company etc.
Or just any career tied to engineering outside of the normal biomed?
im an HVAC tech currently working towards getting my journeyman license (trade license) I was considering what to work towards next as I can't complete my nursing degree unless I quit my job and get student loans and im trying to avoid debt. I currently make 18 hourly but after I get my journeyman license ill make 25 hourly any advice? would biomed tech be a good transition? if not I can just stay in the HVAC field and continue to go up to my master tradesman license or get my contractors and eventually become an inspector. they usually get 80-100k annually. your thoughts and your videos are greatly appreciated stay blessed brother
This is a complex answer which I'd do better to make a full video to give a complete answer. In short: get your journeyman license and then explore biomed. We start at around $40k for bmet1 and you can make over $70k easily in 10 years if you are a trainable, motivated technician. There are plenty of areas where hvac would greatly benefit a bmet. I dealt with a -80deg freezer today that caught fire.
Biomed is worth the effort. If you'd like more info, write me a abetterbiomed@gmail.com
Thank you for this video, very informative. What are the chances of getting on the job training? Reason why I ask is because I’ve already earned an undergraduate degree ( different field) but this specialty is something I am very passionate about since it entails repair, diagnosis, and medicine.
OJT is an essential part of the Biomed career
Nice video sir, can i have a question sir. How to become a biomedical equipment technician and what is the most responsibility of Biomedical equipment technician.
Thank you in advance sir God Bless!!
There are many ways to be a biomed. I went over them in my livestream 2 weeks ago. Go to my video list and select from the live videos.
what the difference between biomedical technology(BMTI) and biomedical engineering(BME)? Or it's the same thing.
I’m thinking of enrolling in the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology in their IDL program. I’m 34 from New York and I have a buddy who is a biomed 1 making good money working for a private company. I have 2 questions, should I enroll in a electrical tech trades school locally, or should I go for the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (they do offer externships around the country)? What attributes do you think make a good BMET? I’m good with working with my hands, I’m great with people and can work well as a team and can be trusted to work alone. Thanks in advance
Check on local technical academies first then check in on College of Biomedical Equipment Technology. If you have some sort of technical background, check around for 3rd party medical equipment companies that have entry level positions. I will be doing a Livestream later this week when I could answer this question in more detail. Thanks for watching Daniel.
😮 Whoa! I'm ALSO a 34 year-old Latino (despite my Scottish surname) from NY!
I am looking at this BMET job for the U.S. Army Reserve that I am in the middle of joining.
Good luck, man!
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Good Day,
Are you aware of the AAMI CBET certification. Do you believe from your experience and from other biomed within the field, if it's necessary to obtain that CBET certification. Also, what are the benefits in obtaining, will someone be more likely to get a job ?
Thanks sir, can you made a video explaining about the “ Imagine specialized area “ ?
Sure thing. I'll need a few days to gather footage etc.
I have a BS degree in Electronic engineering technology. I've also worked in the hospital for over 5 yrs but can't seem to land a biomedical job. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Great video sir. I have a question, is it helpfull to study BMET first to get some specific knowledges to understand better biomedical engineering? I was thinking to do BMET first and then study for bio engineering to help me understand it better, or should I just go straight for a bio engineering degree?
What is your final goal? To be a Biomedical Equipment Technician (who repairs equipment) or a Clinical Engineer (who runs / manages a Biomedical program) or a Bio Engineer (who designs medical equipment)?
@@BetterBiomedChannel my final goal is to be a Bio Engineer
I would suggest enroll in a bio engineering program at college and volunteer / apprenticeship / intern as a Biomedical equipment technician at a local hospital. You'll get the best of both worlds and you'll be way ahead of others when you graduate. Remember that every position is a competition and you want to stack cards in your favor any way possible while others are being lax. Good luck Ernesto.
Hi, I'm very interested in this career field I'm going to soon graduate high school in a couple months and then start my biomed tech classes in the fall. I was wondering can you specialize in a variety of the different type of biomeds or can you only specialize in one?
There are many types of Biomeds. I do a video about the different types.
Hi there, I'm a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree. I've worked in the field for 3 years. When pursuing a BMET certification program, does much transfer over? Should I expect to leave the workforce to do the certification? What places me above or below others who only have a BMET certification? Thank you very much for this channel, and for taking the time to read this!
If you have a 4 yr degree, you're already ahead of most job candidates. The real quest is "What's your future plans?"
@@BetterBiomedChannel Apologies if this double-posted, it seems that my response no longer exists.
Hello again, and thank you for your response.
My plan is to transition into the medical industry to use my skills as a technician (although I have never been a technician). The motive is crude, but simple: learning something new, and money. If I can continuously gain certifications, I will learn more, make more money, and fundamentally maintain higher levels of care. I imagine I'll have a paycut that'll last at least 3-4 years, but to have functional and applicable skills that are outside of Excel are worth it.
From what I have said , is this the kind of character or motivation to have? Am I more greedy than my intentions?
If it is not, how would you recommend I proceed? In this video you mentioned multiple types of technicians, and preferably I want to be able to do each kind of work. Is that goal realistic?
My current plan, as I understand it, is as such:
1) Find any mech. eng. job in the medical field that will have me at least close to the machinery.
2) Study and achieve the BMET certification. (I'm still unsure how much my degree will allow for me to fast forward this process.)
3) Find a new job that allows me the position of Biomed I, proceed with the experience requirements and additional certifications. I will repeat this process until I eventually become Biomed III/IV.
What do you think? Does this look realistic?
thank you for the video. any recommended school for biomed? Since i already have a bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, i don't know if i need to take all of the classes for Biomed.
Your degree will get you a job as a bmet1. You could also continue learning towards clinical engineer which is a biomed boss (basically). I suggest the biomed's handbook by Walter Breisbois (hope I spelled that correctly) -look him up on LinkedIn in. He's great resource to chat with. I would read the book and get familiar with biomed then use that knowledge to get a great job.
@@BetterBiomedChannel thank you so much! your answer is very helpful. i'd like to add that i've been looking for work at hospitals as BMET without any lucks yet. I have experience in troubleshooting IT systems and operating systems. so i'd figure my troubleshooting skill can help. Nonetheless, i'm not giving up because this is what i want to do.
Hi, I plan on pursuing this career path after high school. What do you suggest is the first step to do after high school? Would it be acceptable to get an associates degree in Electronics Technology or does the degree need to be in Biomedical Technology?
After High School you can either take a technical school / 2 yr degree in electronics or the military. Hands down the military has the best program but the need for this career field is driving schools to create a biomedical technology program. Once you find a hospital that you'd like to work for -volunteer. Even a couple hours of volunteer work will not only get you more familiar with hospital culture but also leaves an impression on the Biomed staff.
@@BetterBiomedChannel I already got accepted into the Air Force's Reserve BMET program. Do you think that is all I need to enter the field or more education? Also should I get certified or just jump in to the work force?
@@caneloalvarez1516 The DoD training program is one of the best in the world hands down. It all you need to get a job as a bmet1. For certification, you will need a couple years of work experience - just to qualify to take the test.
I nice video I am a biomedical engineer in nigeria africa can how easy it is to get a job abroad for better exposure on the new and latest technology use today for the future of better healthcare system in Africa
I have a ventilator technician who came to the USA just a couple years ago from Nigera. He said that your occupation determines the difficulty in getting a Visa. Biomedical Equipment Technicians are very easy to get visas due to demand for technicians in the USA. Using your resources to help your home is the noblest of motivations. Good luck. 👍
I am a newbie BioMed engineer currently on internship, focused on imaging, please can you help with any book to enhance my self?
I am in the Houston area and may be getting fast tracked into the field. I see several colleges with programs, but was wondering what you think the major courses would be that are absolutely necessary for the quickest transition into the field. I have a long history and background in other technical repair fields, mainly Instrumentation and Electrical in the Oil and Gas industry, so I hopefully have a head start. If you are available for a short conversation, or know someone else with expertise in the field, it would be of great interest to me. I am mainly interested in the Imaging Repair part of the job.
If you're available this weekend I will do a livestream and I can help you with your questions
@@BetterBiomedChannel that would be great, let me know when.
As far as education, will a online degree work to get into the field? I have found a 100 percent online program and was wondering if I will be able to find work.
Many places would take an online degree.
@@BetterBiomedChannel ok thank you, so it's safe to say I should be able to find work in san antonio, tx. Also any chance of knowing what the start off pay will be in this area?
@@michaelmejia6662 San Antonio is an interesting market because that's also where the Dept of Def Biomed School is located = more technicians than usual. I would sat that a Biomed 1 should be $35-45k in San Antonio.
Could you tell me name of college or colleges provide online biomedical equipment repair program
Thanks
Thanks for this video. Please, can you recommend some schools for me an African can come over o learn this course after my Higher national Diploma? which of them are best and if there are any scholarships available.
Check out the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology.
I currently work at a hospital and recently graduated Electrical Engineering Technician. Im thinking of getting into a biomed engineering department at my hospital. Any advice on starting this career? Any idea what an employer might be looking for? I also have a background in biotechnology, would that be a good combo of experience to have in this career?
My only tip is to avoid working on a single type of equipment for very long - you work yourself into a niche
Hi .. you forget to mention dental field as well ..
Dental is considered general biomed (usually)
Thanks alot for your response
Please do you have an idea what is the proficiency name of the biomedical technician in canada , as it seems that is very according to different countries
Like its some times called service medical equipment technologist..
Good question. I do have some Canadians that write on occasion.
Can you tell me what the difference between a BMET and an Field Engineer is. Can you go from a 2 year electronics degree to an FE position with out being a BMET?
A Field Engineer is usually specialized in one genre of equipment (microscopes, lasers, XRay, surgical tables etc). FEs are usually employed by an equipment vendor or a contractor. Biomeds are usually less specific in their role. We are called the Jack of all trades because in a single day you could be sweating pipes for a sterilizer, replacing motors in a table, checking electrical (LIM) panels and then plumbing water into a scope washer.
FE and Biomed / BMET can usually be used interchangeably -just like HTM or whatever they want to rebrand us as..
Thanks for making the video!Very informative.
I’m working in the hospital as an Engineering but a I would like to start as a biomedical equipment technician. Any advice on starting this career?
What city are you in?
Hey. I have just been given the opportunity to go back to school at 42yo. I want to become a biotech. Can you give any advice on the type of school to educate at. I’ve seen some online
I always recommend the programs at College of Biomedical Equipment Technology for online. What city are you in?
Hi Im Yosepf, I wonder if you can help me or give me some advice, because I’m considering to take tech Biomedical technology but I don’t have any background with electrical or stuff, I only have skills in programming, technology and business.
How can I start or where can I start to prepare my self before going back to school. Thank you!
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I have a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering yet have no experience in repairing biomedical equipment. I do repair mobile devices with my current employer but would like to transition into this type of field.. do you have any recommendations as to where I can start, or any kind of guidance for that matter? Thank you!!
Absolutly! apply at any hospital, oem or medical device vendor. Your degree is more than most biomeds I know. Let me know if you want extra help finding an opportunity.
@@BetterBiomedChannel Unfortunately there aren't any positions around my area. I do have several questions I'd like to ask you but would rather much email you if I may, for privacy matters if that's okay. Thank you for your time again :)
I plan on pursuing the BMET career path. I am curious, with the BMET degree, can one also apply to other engineering technician jobs? If so, which ones? Thanks.
A clinical engineering degree is specialized but I don't see why you couldn't apply to other types of engineering jobs.
Can bio meds work part time ?
Absolutely
Is 45 years old to old to start a biomed career? I've been in the industrial refrigeration/commercial kitchen equipment repair business for 27 years and unfortunately have been pretty much burned out on it for the last 2 years.
I know someone who started as a biomed after 60 years old.
Sorry, but you will burn faster in the hospital, all must work now, this ia very stresfull job sometime
BMET from Timor Leste....
Timor has been through a lot. You probably have some interesting stories to tell.
About to start this major this fall. Any tips? How’s the difficult? Pay good?
I did a whole video on what you can do to get ahead in this career - even before you start your official studies. Pay is incremental to your experience, education, trainability and motivation. From start, in 10 years you can be making $70-80k+ if you guide your career.
I want to be a certified BMET. I have a technical background. I want to be independent, mobile, and in demand. What specialty/sector should I aim for? Where should I start (online, community college, etc)?
If you have a technical background, you might already qualify for a position. You'll have to start as a biomed 1 or a tech 1 for a manufacturer
@@BetterBiomedChannel thanks for the quick response! That was gonna be my follow up question to see if you heard about cbet.edu it says they are accredited just wasn't sure if it was a legit place. I'll take a look on LinkedIn and see what I can find , that k you for your help I appreciate it!