Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineers apply engineering and scientific
methods to find solutions to problems in medicine and the life
sciences.
A biomedical engineer may perform the following tasks:
- design new medical monitoring, diagnostic and
therapeutic equipment
- specify, set up and maintain biomedical equipment
- specify equipment for particular purposes
- test the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of
equipment
- plan data processing services and the development of
associated computing programs
- analyse new medical procedures to forecast likely
outcomes
- participate in medical or scientific procedures where
biomedical expertise is an advantage
- design and deliver technology to assist people with
disabilities
- analyse and design prosthetic and orthotic devices
- measure and monitor physiological systems
- diagnose and interpret bioelectric data using signal
processing techniques
- provide computer analysis of patient-related data
- design and develop equipment for medical imaging to
display anatomical detail or physiological function.
Biomedical engineers work in health care and must have a
good theoretical and practical knowledge of engineering, a
sound understanding of medical sciences and the ability to
combine the two.
Biomedical engineers usually work in multidisciplinary
teams with other professionals including anaesthetists,
surgeons, other medical specialists, physiotherapists and
occupational and speech therapists.
A biomedical engineer may specialise as a:
Bio-engineer who applies engineering principles to
the study of biological systems and processes.
Clinical Engineer who researches, develops and
maintains instruments and equipment to aid clinical staff.
Rehabilitation Engineer who deals with systems and
devices which improve the quality of life of people with
disabilities.
Required Skills - Biomedical Engineer
- good communication skills
- able to observe and measure accurately
- patience and imagination
- good at design
- analytical and problem-solving skills
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