Note: The Army recently redesignated this MOS from 91A to MOS 68A.
Major duties. The medical equipment repairer performs maintenance services and repairs of all medical equipment. This equipment employs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, compressed gas and steam, electrical/electronic, solid state, digital, microprocessor, optical and radiological principals.
(1) Skill Level 1. Performs preventive maintenance checks and services (i.e., test, operate, lubricates, adjusts, tightens, and cleans) all medical equipment. Troubleshoots to isolate malfunctioning or defective components and/or boards on Medically related equipment. Computes power and space requirements for installation medical equipment and installs units to manufacturer's specifications. Prepares and submits medical equipment reports.
(2) Skill Level 2. Performs duties at preceding level. Contributes to the development of medical maintenance Standing Operating Procedures. Supervises and advises subordinate personnel.
(3) Skill Level 3. Supervises the performance of preventive maintenance checks and services (i.e., test, operates, lubricates, adjusts, tightens, and cleans) of medical equipment. Troubleshoots to isolate and repair malfunctioning or defective components and/or boards on medically related equipment. Participates in planning power and space requirements for the installation of medical equipment and supervises the installation to manufacturer's specifications. Prepares and submits medical equipment reports. Contributes to the development of medical maintenance Standing Operating Procedures. Performs quality control functions at all levels of medical maintenance. Supervises and advises subordinate personnel.
(4) Skill Level 4. Supervises medical maintenance operations in medical facilities and medical logistic battalions. Performs installation and acceptance inspections of medical equipment at depot level maintenance activities.
(5) Skill Level 5. Supervises medical maintenance operations in Major Commands, Medical Activities, Medical Centers, and Medi cal Logistic Battalions.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The medical equipment repairer must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating, of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile, of 222221.
(3)Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score, of 110 in aptitude area EL.
(5)Formal training (completion of MOS 91A course conducted under auspices of Academy of Health Sciences) mandatory.
(6) Credit for one year high school Algebra or score of 45 or higher on GED Test 5 (high school level).
(1) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A--Reclassiflcation Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
