68A Medical Equipment Repairer
About the role
Medical Equipment Repairers in the Army National Guard service and maintain all medical equipment to ensure Soldiers receive the best health care possible. The equipment worked on may involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical, and radiological principles.
Duties
- Performing preventive maintenance checks
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning or defective medical equipment
- Determining power and space requirements for medical equipment installations
- Installing medical equipment
- Preparing and submitting medical equipment reports
Skills you'll learn
- Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
- Equipment repair exercises
Helpful skills
- Experience working with electronic equipment
- Interest in mathematics and solving problems
- Strong attention to detail
Civilian career opportunities
Through training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as an electronic instrument repairer with civilian manufacturing, medical research, satellite communications firms, or commercial airline companies. With additional study, you may be able to qualify for the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians certification as a Certified Electronics Technician at the Associate Level or Journeyman Level-Medical.
Training
Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn basic Soldiering skills, and 41 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)