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Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems

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Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment

Install, adjust, maintain, and/or repair

biomedical equipment Advise hospital administrators on the

planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment


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Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments

Research new materials to be used for

products, such as implanted artificial organs

Develop models or computer

simulations of human bio-behavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes


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Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences

Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals


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Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about the field through writing or consulting

Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities


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4-year Bachelor's degree or higher Master’s degree if higher income is

desired This occupation may require a

background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:

Engineering — Biomedical/Medical Engineering


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Science Reading Comprehension Speaking Time Management Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making Technology Design Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Quality Control Analysis


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Electrometers — Biomedical device electrical safety testers; Electrosurgery testing devices; Pressure and temperature measurement devices; Ventilator performance analyzers

Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanners — 3T scanners; Biomagnetic imaging scanners; Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems; Ultra high speed magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanner machines


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pH electrodes — Electrode bevelers; Electrode pullers; Electroplating apparatus; Microelectrodes

Physiological recorders — Activity monitoring devices; Axial-torsional testing systems; Torsiometers; Two-point discriminators


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Pressure indicators — Environmental conditions measurement devices; Force platforms; Pinch gauges; Posturographic measurement systems


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Analytical or scientific software — SNOINO Ttree; Stratasys FDM MedModeler; The Mathworks MATLAB; Wolfram Research Mathematica

Computer aided design CAD software — Mathsoft Mathcad; SolidWorks CAD software; ViewLogic software; Zuken software


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Development environment software — Advanced computer simulation language ACSL; C; Hardware description language HDL; National Instruments LabVIEW

Medical software — Electromyograph analysis software; Gait analysis software; Medical information software; Virtual instrument software


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Requirements analysis and system architecture software — IBM Rational RequisitePro; Requirements management software; Unified modeling language UML


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They work indoors in an environmentally controlled environment.

They communicate via telephone, email, and face-to-face discussions.

They have the freedom to make decisions.


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They practice the importance of being exact or accurate.

They work in a structured work environment and are in contact with others.

They spend time using their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls impact of decisions on co-workers or company results.


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Computers and Electronics Engineering and Technology Customer and Personal Service Mathematics Mechanical English Language Clerical Design Physics Public Safety and Security


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Hospitals Universities Industry Laboratories


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$37.92 hourly $78,860 annually

In Texas: $41.72 hourly $86,784 annually


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