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Learn more about the Biomedical Engineering Technology field

Explore the following links to learn more about careers in this field as well as current and future opportunities available to BMET professionals. Hospital jobs may be a final career destination or a stepping stone to a position in the medical equipment industry (see experience required sections of the job descriptions found here). Graduates may also be hired directly into industry immediately after graduation.

BMET Career Details and Future Trend

Shift towards higher education (Associate of Science to Bachelor of Science) that impacts current and future career opportunities in this field.
http://www.aami.org/career/resources/development/2006.03.edshift.html

What is BMET? - Job descriptions and responsibilities overview
http://www.aami.org/resources/BMET/jobdesc.html

24x7 Compensation Survey - 2006
http://www.24x7mag.com/article.php?s=TFS/2006/12&p=2

BMETs in the Medical Equipment Industry

Examples of positions a BMET graduates may qualify for during their career. Some of the positions are entry level; others require more experience and give you a good idea of future opportunities.
http://jobs.biohealthmatics.com/searchresults.aspx?region=0&query=field%20service

BMETs in a Hospital Setting

"Servicing Technology That Saves Lives" - An overview of the BMET hospital position
http://www.aami.org/resources/BMET/BMETbrochure12-8.pdf

24x7 Magazine - Free publication you can use to read about the application of technology in a hospital
http://www.24x7mag.com/

Professional Association

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation - Event information, publications, resources and a career center
http://www.aami.org

Biomedical Engineering Society - Accrediting body
http://www.bmes.org

Impact of Technology on Medicine

OR-Live - Live and archived webcasts showing how doctor's use different types of medical equipment and technologies in the operating room, DeVry BMET graduates are prepared to help develop, install and maintain this life saving technology.
http://www.or-live.com/