In a typical work setting, medical equipment repairers:

Interpersonal Relationships

• Have a medium level of social contact. They train medical staff how to use equipment, but also spend time alone while making repairs.
• Communicate by telephone, e-mail, and in person on a daily basis.
• Are responsible for the results of work done by other employees.
• Often work as part of a group.
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• Are responsible for the safety of the patients and medical staff who use technical equipment.

Physical Work Conditions

• Are often exposed to hazardous conditions.
• Occasionally must get into awkward positions to reach cramped work spaces.
• Nearly always work indoors.
• Are sometimes exposed to diseases or infections. They wear safety gear, such as gloves and surgical masks, to protect themselves.
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• Are exposed to contaminants from medical equipment on a weekly basis.
• Work near others. They may share the same work area.

Work Performance

• Must be very exact in their work. Errors could cause serious injury to medical staff or patients.
• Make decisions that affect patients and medical employees who use medical equipment on a weekly basis. They make most decisions without talking to a supervisor first.
• Set most tasks and goals for the day without consulting a supervisor first.
• Abide by strict weekly deadlines.
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• May repeat the same activities.

Hours/Travel

• Usually work a 40-hour week.
• Generally work a set schedule.
• May sometimes work evenings, weekends, or holidays to repair critical equipment.
• May travel to different sites if they work as field repairers for equipment distributors.