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Biomedical Engineer
( Engineer (Biomedical) )

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Biomedical engineers apply engineering and scientific methods to find solutions to problems in medicine and the life sciences.

Duties and Tasks

Biomedical engineers may perform the following tasks:

design new medical monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
set up and maintain biomedical equipment
specify equipment for particular purposes
test the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of equipment
plan data processing services and the development of associated computing programs
analyse new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes
participate in medical or scientific procedures where biomedical skills are needed
design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities
analyse and design prosthetic and orthotic devices
measure and monitor physiological systems
diagnose and interpret bioelectric data using signal processing techniques
provide computer analysis of patient-related data
design and develop equipment for medical imaging to display anatomical detail or physiological function.

Specialisations

Bio-engineer
Clinical Engineer
Rehabilitation Engineer

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics
Work Demand	Including full use of hands/fingers Including good vision for detail Including mainly indoor work Including reading or writing
Work Field	Engineering and Technical
Work Interest	Analytic or Scientific Practical or Mechanical
Skill Level	Professional Jobs

Work Conditions

Biomedical engineers work in health care and must have a good theoretical and practical knowledge of engineering, a sound understanding of medical sciences and the ability to combine the two.

Biomedical engineers usually work in multidisciplinary teams with other professionals including anaesthetists, surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists and other medical specialists.

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