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    Equipment technician roles require modernization. Outdated preventive maintenance (PM) tasks offer no measurable benefit and should be replaced with 21st-century methods focusing on expertise, not just routine inspections.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Healthcare Technology Management

    Background:

    • The role of equipment technicians has remained static for three decades.
    • Significant advancements in medical equipment and user expertise necessitate procedural updates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for the revision of outdated preventive maintenance (PM) procedures for medical equipment.
    • To emphasize the need for technicians to adapt to evolving industry demands and customer needs.

    Main Methods:

    • Critique of current time-consuming PM tasks that lack measurable benefits.
    • Analysis of recent regulatory and customer-driven requirements impacting service delivery.

    Main Results:

    • Certain PM tasks, like monthly inspections, provide no discernible value to the industry or customers.

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  • Current practices do not align with the changing needs of healthcare environments and patient care.

    • Conclusions:

    • Equipment technicians must transition to 21st-century methodologies, prioritizing knowledge and specialized skills over outdated practices.
    • Adapting service protocols is crucial for technicians to maintain value and effectively address complex diagnostic challenges in active clinical settings.