Banner Health, MCC create new certification program for biomedical tech jobs

Banner Health and Mesa Community College have collaborated on a new certification program to fill a much-needed hidden gap in the health care industry.

The two have worked together since 2018 to develop the Biomedical Equipment Technology certification program that will provide hands-on training for in-demand biomedical technology jobs repairing and servicing medical equipment used in hospitals, clinics, medical device manufacturers, home health care providers and more.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for the medical equipment repair industry will grow 19.1% during the next decade. EMSI Career Coach estimates he median salary for medical equipment repairers in Maricopa County is $44,544.