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Career: Biomedical Engineers
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities. |
100
|
Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals. |
95
|
Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments. |
95
|
Keep documentation of service histories on all biomedical equipment. |
90
|
Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences. |
90
|
Develop new applications for energy sources, such as using nuclear power for biomedical implants. |
90
|
Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment. |
89
|
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment. |
85
|
Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment. |
85
|
Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes. |
85
|
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment. |
80
|
Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs. |
75
|
Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses. |
75
|
Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes. |
74
|
Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment. |
70
|
Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about field through writing or consulting. |
60
|
Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment. |
55
|
Diagnose and interpret bioelectric data, using signal processing techniques. |
55
|
Manage team of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating and using budgets, and overseeing contract obligations and deadlines. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
87
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
86
|
Processing Information
|
83
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
81
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
81
|
Thinking Creatively
|
80
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
74
|
Getting Information
|
74
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
70
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
70
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
68
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
68
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
68
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
68
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
67
|
Interacting With Computers
|
66
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
65
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
64
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
64
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
61
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
59
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
59
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
59
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
56
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
53
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
50
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
49
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
46
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
38
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
32
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
31
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
29
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
29
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
18
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|