Title: Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Course: Biomedical Technician (14900) > Section: Performing Basic Laboratory Skills

Routine equipment maintenance includes the following:

- Explaining the basic operating principles of the most common equipment used in biomedical laboratory work
- Performing manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures on biomedical laboratory equipment
- Updating existing equipment as needed
- Reporting the need for repair or replacement of faulty equipment
- Demonstrating adherence to required safety precautions

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is maintenance important in the operation of biomedical laboratory equipment?
- How could test results be affected by lack of maintenance?
- What resources would an individual use to perform routine equipment maintenance?
- What safety precautions must be taken when performing routine equipment maintenance?