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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.

Currently Employed: 33

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $32.57 - $54.50

Typical Annual Salary: $67,800 - $113,400

• Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities.
• Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
• Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
• Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments.
• Develop new applications for energy sources, such as using nuclear power for biomedical implants.
• Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.
• Keep documentation of service histories on all biomedical equipment.
• Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
• Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.

• Electrometers
• Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanners
• pH electrodes
• Physiological recorders
• Pressure indicators

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Development environment software
• Medical software
• Requirements analysis and system architecture software