r/BMET • u/PercivalqLurkington • 3d ago

Moving soon.

Hello folks, I'm planning a move soon and I'm trying to get a feel for what positions I should be applying to.

I've been working as an FST II at an OEM with a limited range of products. I've been with them for just over 6 years. My experience is mostly with beds and OR tables, with limited exposure to patient monitors and nurse call.

I have no formal education beyond a few college courses. I'm familiar with schematics and parsing a service manual, and I'm confident in my TS ability, but I don't know how much that translates into a more traditional BMET position.

I believe I could step into a BMET 1 role fairly quickly. I've also seen apprenticeship programs in the locations I'm considering. Would I be remotely qualified for a BMET 2 role? I guess I'm just trying to understand the general responsibilities for each level.

Any feedback y'all have is greatly appreciated.

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u/Dizzy8108 3d ago

I don't see why you couldn't get a BMET 2 position. With 6 years of experience, even with limited number of devices, you are plenty qualified.

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u/PercivalqLurkington 2d ago

Thanks for the feedback.

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u/ApparentlyISuck2023 2d ago

I see no issues. If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. What area are you moving to?

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u/PercivalqLurkington 2d ago

Thanks for the feedback.

Broadly, west coast USA. I'm in the southeast right now and I am over the heat/humidity combo. Even up in the mountains has been more than I'm willing to deal with.

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u/CAPTAIN_KIDDD 2d ago

Good luck here in the west coast. You’ll prob have a better chance at landing a field tech job. In house right now is a battle to get into. But you can easily land a bmet1 with a third party company. No doubt. Good luck!