Med Tech

General term describing either technology used by the medical profession or an individual working or implementing Medical technology.

In the United Stars Navy there is an official UFMOS (Union Fleet and Military Occupational Specialisation) designated Medical Technologist (UFMOS # 33420).

A Medical Technologist operates and maintains Sickbay equipment, medical diagnostic and treatment systems both on board ships and Fleet and Military Installations.

Medical Technologists work closely with Medical Officers, Physicians and Care personnel as well as with Engineering and Environmental departments.

Union Fleet Medical Technologists have extensive technical skills as well as fundamental medical knowledge. Medical Technologists can specialize in Medical Robotic Specialist (UFMOS # 33421), Medical Sensor Expert (UFMOS #33422), Medical Cybernetics Technician ( UFMOS #33423) and Sickbay Systems Engineer (UFMOS #33425)among other related specialisations.