Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Media and Communication Equipment Workers

Media and communication equipment workers in the healthcare industry are responsible for maintaining and operating the various types of equipment used for communication and media purposes within healthcare facilities. They can include roles such as:

Audio-Visual (AV) technicians: AV technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the audio and visual equipment used in healthcare facilities, such as patient education monitors and surgical video systems. They may also be responsible for providing training to healthcare staff on how to use the equipment.

Telecommunications technicians: Telecommunications technicians are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the telephone and computer systems used in healthcare facilities. They may also be responsible for designing and implementing communication systems that allow healthcare staff to communicate with each other and with patients.

Network administrators: Network administrators are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the computer networks used in healthcare facilities. This includes ensuring that the networks are secure and that patient data is kept confidential.

Medical equipment service technicians: Medical equipment service technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing medical equipment such as imaging machines, ventilators and other critical equipment.

Medial equipment integration technicians : Medical equipment integration technicians are responsible for integrating and maintaining equipment such as radiology and anesthesia information systems, electronic health records and other clinical software.

Medical image Archival technician : They are responsible for the safe and organized storage of patient images and studies, ensuring they are easily accessible and retrievable by the healthcare staff when needed.

These roles may overlap and have different titles depending on the size and structure of the healthcare organization they work in. They work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as radiologists, nurses, and physicians, to ensure that the equipment they are responsible for is functioning properly and providing the necessary support to the care delivery process.