Tech. Sgt. Doug Suazo, 5th Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment technician, removes the panels off of a radiographic x-ray unit collimator on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 22, 2014. The collimator, made out of lead, helps protect the patient from excess scatter radiation by confining and reducing the x-ray beam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)
Tools rest on top of a machine on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 22, 2014. Biomedical equipment technicians are responsible for repairs, calibrations, purchases and preventive maintenance of all biomedical equipment on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)
Tech. Sgt. Doug Suazo, 5th Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment technician, verifies proper operation of patient vital-sign monitors on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 22, 2014. Suazo checks biomedical equipment on base to ensure it is calibrated and in proper working condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)
Tech. Sgt. Doug Suazo, 5th Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment technician, checks voltage levels on an instrument sterilizer on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 22, 2014. As the only biomedical equipment technician currently on base, it is Suazo’s job to ensure all biomedical equipment in the hospital is functioning correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)