Ready to be the hero patients didn't know they needed? If you’re a skilled technician or engineer experienced in servicing healthcare technology, searching for purpose in your role, healthcare could be the move for you.
Servicing healthcare medical devices is about life-saving equipment, from repairing diagnostic equipment and installing cutting-edge monitors in hospitals to ensuring medical devices run like clockwork.
The job outlook for occupational health and safety specialists and technicians is set to skyrocket, with a 13 percent growth projected from 2022 to 2032. That's not just good news; it's fantastic news for anyone eyeing a dynamic career in this field. The future is looking bright – are you ready to seize it?
Becoming a field service technician in healthcare is a fulfilling path where every fix and tweak you make keeps the medical world ticking. Dive in as we unveil the steps to launch your career and why IQVIA is the ultimate stage for your technical prowess.
How to become a field service technician – start by discovering your passion:
So, how do you become a field service technician within healthcare? While everyone’s journey is different and most field service engineers boast a broad understanding of technical systems and machinery, the road to success lies in specializing in a single area.
Consider your choice of specialization by what you enjoy the most, what brings you job satisfaction, which specific engineering field challenges you or where your strengths shine the brightest.
If you choose to service healthcare medical devices, you’ll be working on life-saving equipment. Think calibrated medical devices. From installing cutting-edge monitors in hospitals to ensuring medical devices run like clockwork, there's a world of excitement waiting for you in a field service technician role where your every move impacts patient care.
Learn more about what to expect from the responsibilities of a field service technician within healthcare. If you’re looking to break into healthcare and build on your skills, follow these steps:
1. Get hands-on:
Theory is great, but the real magic happens when you're right in the action. If you’re early on in your career, learn to make real connections in the industry. As an experienced field service technician looking to take your career to the next level, working at IQVIA offers incredible exposure to an array of life sciences organizations and healthcare experts.
Keeping up to date with field service trends, from the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) or the adoption of 3D printing of medical devices, it’s important to understand how developments are shaping the industry and what skills you may need to develop to stay ahead of the curve.
2. Get certification and hone your knowledge and authority in the field:
As a foundation, you’ll need to have a high school diploma or GED, build on vocational or on-the-job training then research certifications specific to your field. Explore different specializations at IQVIA to learn more about the paths available to you.
If you want to work on more advanced medical equipment such as defibrillators and CAT scanners, you may need a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering for example.
An Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology will give you the spectrum of skills you need, from mastering biomedical law and clinical instrumentation to diving into the intricacies of digital circuitry. You’ll explore repairing and maintaining various medical technologies that keep the healthcare landscape ticking.
But why stop there? You could elevate your biomedical technician game with a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) qualification from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). With your associate degree or four years of biomedical technician experience, a CBET could propel your career. It's not just a certification; it's your key to unlocking advanced knowledge and expertise in the exciting field of biomedical technology.
3. Own your experience:
At IQVIA, you're not just a technician; you're the difference-maker. Use your unique experiences in programming, facilities management, equipment operation, or software development to shine. We value the diversity you bring to the table, making it the ultimate destination for your tech journey.
Join IQVIA–where your technical prowess meets healthcare innovation
Dive into the action, level up your skills, and make a splash in an industry that's all about making a difference. At IQVIA we’re driven to create solutions that help life sciences organizations drive healthcare forward and get the right treatments to patients, faster. And so we foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
IQVIA is not just a workplace; it's the arena where your tech prowess meets healthcare innovation. Get ready to rock the world of field service technology—apply for field service technician jobs in healthcare with IQVIA.
