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

Performance could include

- explaining the basic operating principles of the most common equipment used in biomedical lab work
- completing manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures on biomedical lab equipment
- updating existing equipment, as needed
- reporting the need for repair or replacement of faulty equipment
- demonstrating adherence to required safety precaution.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is maintenance important in the operation of biomedical lab 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?