How to hire a durable medical equipment repairer

How to hire a durable medical equipment repairer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step durable medical equipment repairer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a durable medical equipment repairer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new durable medical equipment repairer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The durable medical equipment repairer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A durable medical equipment repairer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, durable medical equipment repairers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of durable medical equipment repairer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Durable Medical Equipment Repairer	Description	Hourly rate
   Durable Medical Equipment Repairer	Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.	$17-39
   Repairer	The job of a repairer is general maintenance of machinery, general repairs, and routine fixing. They have a very wide range of jobs depending on the organization or workplace... Show more	$20-29
   Equipment Technician	An equipment technician is responsible for handling the operations of company equipment and machinery, inspecting for any malfunctions, and immediately repairing defective components to prevent delays in productivity. Equipment technicians create a report of system failures, referencing documentation to develop consistency with the equipment, and suggest corrective actions... Show more	$13-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electronic Equipment
   • Test Equipment
   • Hand Tools
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Durable Medical Equipment
   • Sterilizers
   • Technical Manuals
   • Hospital Equipment
   • Safety Inspections
   • Manufacturers Specifications
   • Analysis Instruments
   • Insurance Verification

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage an effective ALSE training program for all essential aviation personnel.
   • Direct personnel in the implementation of OSHA regulations and inform them of any changes in microbiological control processes for effective sterilization.
   • Maintain and repair trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment used for construction operations to support military operations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your durable medical equipment repairer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A durable medical equipment repairer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a durable medical equipment repairer in Wyoming may be lower than in Maine, and an entry-level durable medical equipment repairer usually earns less than a senior-level durable medical equipment repairer. Additionally, a durable medical equipment repairer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average durable medical equipment repairer salary

   $54,868yearly

   $26.38 hourly rate

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   Entry-level durable medical equipment repairer salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average durable medical equipment repairer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maryland	$69,962	$34
   2	New York	$67,736	$33
   3	Virginia	$64,270	$31
   4	Massachusetts	$63,776	$31
   5	California	$61,281	$29
   6	Kentucky	$59,456	$29
   7	Minnesota	$44,898	$22
   8	Oklahoma	$39,659	$19

   Average durable medical equipment repairer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Army National Guard	$58,525	$28.14	725
   2	Dental Care Alliance	$49,294	$23.70

4. Writing a durable medical equipment repairer job description

   A good durable medical equipment repairer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a durable medical equipment repairer job description:

   Durable medical equipment repairer job description example

   For healthcare personnel to detect, diagnose, and treat patients properly, they need functioning equipment. That's where you come in. As a Medical Equipment Repairer in the Army National Guard, you will do your part to make sure the Soldiers get the very best health care possible by servicing and maintaining all medical equipment.
   
   The equipment you'll be working with will possibly involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical, and radiological principles. Specific duties may involve: performing preventive maintenance checks; troubleshooting malfunctioning or defective medical equipment; determining power and space requirements for medical equipment installations; installing medical equipment; and preparing and submitting medical equipment reports.
   Service and maintain medical equipment
   
   Some of the Skills You'll Learn
   Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
   Equipment repair exercises
   
   Helpful Skills
   Experience working with electronic equipment
   Interest in mathematics and solving problems
   Strong attention to detail
   
   Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as an electronic instrument repairer with civilian manufacturing, medical research, satellite communications firms, or even commercial airline companies. With additional study, you may be able to qualify for the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians certification as a Certified Electronics Technician at the Associate Level or Journeyman Level-Medical.
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   Job training for a Medical Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn basic Soldiering skills, and 41 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Medical
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Tech technician

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5. Post your job

   To find the right durable medical equipment repairer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with durable medical equipment repairers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit durable medical equipment repairers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your durable medical equipment repairer job on Zippia to find and recruit durable medical equipment repairer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit durable medical equipment repairers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new durable medical equipment repairer

   Once you've decided on a perfect durable medical equipment repairer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new durable medical equipment repairer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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