Job Description:
Job Description:
Biomedical engi neers work closely with life scientists,
chemists and medical professionals (physicians, nurses,
therapists and technicians) on the engineering aspects of
biological systems.
Duties and responsi bilities
Design and develop the specialized medical
devices Mechanical ventilators
adapt computer hardware or software for medical
science or health care applications
conduct research to test and modify known
theories and develop new theories
ensure the safety of equipment used for
diagnosis, treatment and monitoring
investigate medical equipment failures and
provide advice about the purchase and
installation of new equipment
develop and evaluate quantitative models of
biological processes and systems
apply engineering methods to answer basic
questions about how the body works
contribute to patient assessments
prepare and present reports for health
professionals and the public
Supervise and train technologists and
technicians.
