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 heath management and care delivery systems.

Provides clinical and technical support for specialized medical equipment or areas that provide specialized care to patients. Develops, administers, and ensures compliance with quality assurance measures that monitor the consistency and quality of services provided to specialized medical equipment. Monitors... [+] More

Provides clinical and technical support for specialized medical equipment or areas that provide specialized care to patients. Develops, administers, and ensures compliance with quality assurance measures that monitor the consistency and quality of services provided to specialized medical equipment. Monitors and enforces accreditation standards for the environment of care.

Trains Biomedical Engineering Technicians and equipment operators on the proper operation and maintenance requirements associated with specialized medical equipment. Develops and assures adherence to Clinical Engineering practices and general departmental policies. Recommends equipment purchases and standardization to supervisor based upon history and experience with use of equipment. Assures accurate and efficient maintenance of departmental records and reports. [-] Less

Develops devices and procedures that solve medical and health related problems, combining biology, medicine, and engineering. Plans and researches biological aspects of humans or other animals to develop new theories and facts, or to test, prove, or modify known theories... [+] More

Develops devices and procedures that solve medical and health related problems, combining biology, medicine, and engineering. Plans and researches biological aspects of humans or other animals to develop new theories and facts, or to test, prove, or modify known theories of life systems, and to design life-support apparatus, utilizing principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Designs life-support apparatus, utilizing principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences. Plans and conducts research concerning behavioral, biological, psychological, or other life systems. Studies engineering aspects of bio-behavioral systems of humans, utilizing knowledge of electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Devises mathematical models to simulate human bio-behavioral systems in order to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes, utilizing knowledge of computer, graphics, and other related technologies. Designs and develops instruments and devices, such as artificial organs, cardiac pacemakers, or ultrasonic imaging devices, capable of assisting medical or other health-care personnel in observing, repairing, or treating physical ailments or deformities, using knowledge of materials compatible with body tissues, energy exchanges within the body, and instrumentation capable of measuring and controlling body functions. May specialize in design and development of biomedical equipment used by medical facilities. [-] Less

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or... [+] More

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budgets funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Repairs, calibrates, and keeps medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery field maintained. Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in medical and research facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring,... [+] More

Repairs, calibrates, and keeps medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery field maintained. Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in medical and research facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating physical ailments or dysfunctions.

Services various equipment and apparatus, such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood-gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood-pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment, in-house television systems, patient-care computers, and other related technical paraphernalia. Repairs, calibrates, and maintains equipment, using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and knowledge of manufacturers' manuals, troubleshooting techniques, and preventive maintenance schedules. Safety-tests medical equipment and health care facility's structural environment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards. Consults with medical or research staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely, utilizing knowledge of electronics, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and physics. May demonstrate and explain correct operation of equipment to medical personnel. May modify or develop instruments or devices, under supervision of medical or engineering staff. May work as salesperson or service technician for equipment manufacturers or their sales representatives. [-] Less

Researches and runs various laboratory tests and experiments on a wide range of subject matter, including organs, bodily fluids, cells, human tissues, and the immune system and viruses, and analyzes results to help clinicians diagnose, cure, or treat diseases. Develops... [+] More

Researches and runs various laboratory tests and experiments on a wide range of subject matter, including organs, bodily fluids, cells, human tissues, and the immune system and viruses, and analyzes results to help clinicians diagnose, cure, or treat diseases. Develops advanced diagnostic tools or therapeutic strategies, often focusing on disease-causing micro-organisms and the possible drugs and treatments for their effects. Aids in evaluating the effectiveness of treatments. Specializes in one or more area such as medical microbiology, clinical chemistry, transfusion science, hematology, histopathology, cytology, immunology, and virology.

Tests human samples such as blood, tissue, urine, cerebrospinal fluid or tissue, and fecal material for enzymes, hormones, and other constituents. Grows, tests, and analyzes cell cultures grown from affected tissue samples and identifying blood groups. Studies the effects of various drugs and treatments on lab cultures. Works with computers, sophisticated automated machinery, microscopes and other hi-tech laboratory equipment. Assures that the necessary turnaround times for reporting results are achieved. Records test and analysis results and communicates the results and recommendations to medical staff, who use the information to diagnose and treat the patient’s illness. Monitors the effects of medication and other programs of treatment by carrying out further tests. Assists in the production of laboratory documentation relating to policies and standard operating procedures. Develops new methods of investigation and keeps up to date with diagnostic innovations. Implements quality control procedures (both internal and external) to maintain accurate results. [-] Less

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or... [+] More

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budgets funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Repairs, calibrates, and keeps medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery field maintained. Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in medical and research facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring,... [+] More

Repairs, calibrates, and keeps medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery field maintained. Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in medical and research facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating physical ailments or dysfunctions.

Services various equipment and apparatus, such as patient monitors, electrocardiographs, blood-gas analyzers, x-ray units, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, anesthesia apparatus, pacemakers, blood-pressure transducers, spirometers, sterilizers, diathermy equipment, in-house television systems, patient-care computers, and other related technical paraphernalia. Repairs, calibrates, and maintains equipment, using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and knowledge of manufacturers' manuals, troubleshooting techniques, and preventive maintenance schedules. Safety-tests medical equipment and health care facility's structural environment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards. Consults with medical or research staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely, utilizing knowledge of electronics, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and physics. May demonstrate and explain correct operation of equipment to medical personnel. May modify or develop instruments or devices, under supervision of medical or engineering staff. May work as salesperson or service technician for equipment manufacturers or their sales representatives. [-] Less

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or... [+] More

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budgets funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or... [+] More

Coordinates and supervises activities of biomedical equipment technicians engaged in maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment. Utilizes knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies.

Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budgets funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less