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Biomedical Engineer
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Biomedical Engineers typically work for research facilities, colleges and universities, hospitals and medical equipment companies to create and test products. They combine their knowledge of biology and engineering principles to develop systems and revolutionary equipment to improve the efficiency of patient care. Their job is to work closely with other Biomedical Engineers and Scientists and Doctors to brainstorm ideas, troubleshoot defects and make upgrades to current products. They may also be responsible for creating artificial limbs, organs and other devices to provide medical patients with a prolonged or better quality life.
A Biomedical Engineer, or Biomedical Engineering Specialist, is responsible for developing biomedical equipment and medical devices to aid the quality of life for medical patients. Their duties include creating equipment, devices or software programs to benefit healthcare professionals and their patients, ensuring the safety and functionality of their creations before the start of manufacturing and helping healthcare professionals learn how to use their inventions in their daily practice.
A Biomedical Engineer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Biomedical Engineer should be able to execute:
- Designing products and systems, such as artificial organs, body replacement parts and medical diagnostic machines
- Installing and maintaining equipment to use in a medical setting
- Providing technical support for biomedical equipment
- Assessing the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
- Working alongside Scientists to research the biological systems of humans and animals
- Training other personnel and clinicians to use equipment properly
A competitive Biomedical Engineer will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Ability to analyze the needs of patients and customers and provide solutions to problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with others, including Medical Scientists, other Engineers and patients
- Advanced presentation skills to express their ideas clearly
- Analytical skills for assessing patient needs and coming up with appropriate design solutions
- Good listening and interpersonal skills for dealing with patients, Therapists, Physicians and other business professionals
- Advanced math skills to analyze, design and troubleshoot work
- Excellent problem-solving skills for addressing problems in complex biological systems
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