There are approximately 60-75 biomed equipment techs currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Many jobs are union.
Less than 10 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require 24 months of prior experience. Many employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.