Occupation information for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
• Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
• Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
• Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.
• Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
• Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
• Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
• Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.

Tools:

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

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Development environment software
• Medical software

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