What Was Your First Job in the Medical Equipment Field?

Did you begin in biomedical tech, warehouse operations, or as a sales rep? Share your entry point and help newcomers see the possibilities.

I started in warehouse receiving at a regional DME, then moved into biomed after I kept getting asked to ‘figure out why this pump is beeping.’ One concrete step: ask to shadow a field service tech for a day and copy their PM checklist — it’s the fastest way to learn the hospital from the loading dock up. Certs help but aren’t mandatory if you’re curious; are you leaning more toward service or sales?

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