4A2X1 - BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT AFSC Enlisted

Summary

With today’s technology, providing top-notch healthcare means having top-rate equipment. So when medical devices need repairing and/or replacing, it’s the job of Biomedical Equipment specialists to fix the problem. From replacing parts and repairing components to inspecting equipment to ensure they fall within operating regulations, these professionals play a critical part in keeping our hospitals and field clinics fully operational.

What You’ll Do

• Install, repair and modify biomedical equipment and support systems.
• Inspect biomedical equipment systems to ensure they comply with technical standards and specifications.
• Develop new procedures to be implemented for maintenance activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Manage facility management programs.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care and treatment according to specialty.
• Conduct medical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Implement preventive medicine programs and health initiatives.
• Train and supervise medical personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Normal color vision
• Minimum of 18 years old prior to entry into technical training
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 207 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Sam Houston, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Biomedical Equipment Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve