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Avg. salary range
$63k–$74k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A biomedical technician is an important professional working behind the scenes in healthcare settings to ensure that medical equipment and devices are in proper working order. They are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of medical equipment. Biomedical technicians perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and calibrate these machines to make sure they provide accurate and safe results for patient diagnosis and treatment. Their work is essential in supporting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care, and it contributes to the overall well-being of patients. In essence, they are the unsung heroes who keep the medical technology that we rely on in top-notch condition.
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Where you could work
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Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$53,000
Average
$72,000
High
$86,100
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long, Monday through Friday.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$69,600
Overall Rank
112th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
21st
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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