Electrical Engineering Technologies — Biomedical Equipment and Information Systems Technology

The Biomedical Equipment and Information Systems Technology graduate will make use of a technical degree that is both broad-based and highly specialized. This graduate is welcome wherever electronic equipment is designed, tested, installed and operated because of the strong basic coursework in electronics.

Biomedical studies opens doors to hospitals where the graduate assumes the challenging task of maintaining multi-million dollar equipment such as machines used for MRI and CT scans, sonogram and x-ray equipment. The graduate will also have a strong

background in information systems and electronics.

Graduates will be prepared to:

• troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation

• calibrate instrumentation

• work on computer networks

• work in technical sales

• use measuring & software tools to test/maintain equipment

• become certified technicians and advance to senior level positions

• design and repair computers

Articulation Agreements/

Strong Transfer History:

Northern Kentucky University

University of Cincinnati — College of Applied Science

Miami University

Ohio State University

Sample Co-op Employers:

CHI Clinical

The Christ Hospital

Mercy Hospital

Children’s Hospital

Drake Hospital

Hewlett Packard

Midwest Medical

UC Medical Center

St. Luke Hospital

Genesis Technology Partners

Co-op Salaries:

$9.50 - $15.00/hour

Employment Outlook:

With the continued growth of healthcare organizations and information technology in healthcare institutions, there has been an increasing demand for biomedical technicians. In addition to job opportunities in electronics and computer related areas, the BMET graduate is also able to pursue a position with a company (called shared service organizations or asset management companies) that provides technicians to service medical instrumentation in hospitals.

Graduate Salary Projections:

$32,000 - $42,000

Other Related Programs at Cincinnati State:

{Electronics Engineering Technology

{Laser Electro-Optics Engineering Technology

Computer Network Engineering Technology

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