Biomedical Careers

Objective:

Discuss careers and techniques that use biomedical technology

Nutrition Services

Dietician Work with patient to educate on proper diets

related to diseases Bachelor’s degree with a major in foods or

nutrition average salary $35,000-$45,000 Weight reduction specialist counsel patients to

lose weight using dietary & activity guidelines

Environmental Control

Environmental Engineer Study the environment to determine methods

for improving air and water quality Modifies facilities for environmental protection Recommend methods for insect and rodent

control Master’s degree is recommended for entry

level position Salary:

Environmental Control

Health & Regulatory Inspectors Enforce laws & regulations concerning

employment hazards Inspectors work for local, state and federal

government Regulate consumer products such as food,

drugs and cosmetics

Environmental Control

Sanitarian Plan, develop, and execute environmental

health programs Work includes organizing waste disposal

procedures for schools and government Set and enforce standards concerning food,

sewage and waste disposal Bachelor’s prep in environmental science is

minimal

Other Support Service Personnel

Biomedical Equipment Technician Service and maintain equipment in the facility

Equipment includes: EKG machines, blood gas analyses, radiological, anesthetic, and others that may be electrical, mechanical or hydraulic.

On the job training or a 2 year degree

Other Support Service Personnel

Central Service Technician AKA sterile supply technician Assemble, clean and store diagnostic and

surgical equipment Training is through a 2 year college or may

be on the job

Environmental resources and hazards Environmental control a. Biosphere: the air, crust of the

earth and water b. Ecosystems (ecology): living

and nonliving parts of the environment that support a chain of life

c. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): federal agency that sets and regulates the standards for environmental factors

Environmental resources and hazards Diseases and health conditions linked to the

environment (1) Emphysema-disease of the lungs,

usually caused by smoking (2) Lead poisoning-metal that was used

in paints and gasoline (3) Carbon monoxide poisoning- air

pollution from car exhaust, clear odorless gas (4) Lung cancer-known to result from

exposure to asbestos fibers which were used in insulation

Laboratory Career Terms

Microorganisms Organisms so small they can only be seen

through a microscope (ex. Bacteria, viruses) Hematology

The study of blood Pathogens

Disease producing organism Histology

The study of tissues

Laboratory Careers

Pathologist: medical doctor who examines

specimens of body tissue, fluids, and secretions to diagnose disease.

In many hospitals, pathologist supervise the laboratory

Laboratory technologist

AKA clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) Performs clinical laboratory testing and

analyzes the results using independent judgment.

Calibrates equipment Work under the supervision of the pathologist

or lab supervisor Usually complete a 4 year degree

Medical Laboratory technicians

AKA clinical laboratory technologist (CLT) Perform daily task under the supervision of

the laboratory technologist or pathologist Responsibilities include preparation of tissue

slides & perform simple blood test. Complete at least 2 years of training

Medical Laboratory Assistants

Perform routine test under the supervision of the technologist

Complete 2 years training in a community college or 1 year on the job in a hospital setting.

Life Scientist

Study living organisms and life processes including growth and reproduction

Many areas of specialization are possible in research and development

Requires a master’s or doctorate degree

Life Scientist or researchers

Microbiologist-study bacteria, algae, viruses and other microorganisms that cause disease

Virologist-research the method by which viruses infect cells and cause disease

Biochemist-study the chemical nature of living things

Phlebotomist

Obtain and process blood specimens May be trained on the job or in a community

college