1. Biomedical Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science at
East Tennessee State University

2. What do Biomedical Engineering Technicians do?
Biomedical engineering technicians (BMETs) are electronics engineering technicians who work in hospitals and medical research centers to:
Evaluate new equipment
Perform preventive maintenance
Perform corrective maintenance
Perform equipment calibration
Administer electrical safety tests

3. What do Biomedical Engineering Technicians do?
BMETs also work in the biomedical instrumentation industry as:
technicians
service representatives
sales consultants

4. Job Titles of our Graduates
Biomedical equipment technician
Systems technician
Service technician
Medical engineering service coordinator
Clinical engineering technician
Research associate

5. What expertise will I have when I complete the program?
You will have knowledge of:
Electricity/electronics principles
Medical instrumentation
Physiological systems
Computer-controlled systems
The latest electronic information sources, including the Internet

6. “Hands On” Experience!
The Biomedical Internships provides on-site experience in major health care facilities in the region.
Students learn to apply safety, calibration and troubleshooting techniques to practical situations.

7. Career Success!
Starting salaries upon graduation are in the $28,000 range.
Many BMETs double their salaries within five years

8. For more information contact:
Dr. Hugh Blanton, BMET Coordinator
Telephone: (423)
Webpage: