Transcript Biomedical Careers

Biomedical Careers
Objective:
Discuss careers and techniques that use
biomedical technology
Nutrition Services
 Dietician
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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
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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
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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
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a. Biosphere: the air, crust of the
earth and water
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b. Ecosystems (ecology): living and
nonliving parts of the environment that
support a chain of life
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c. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA): federal agency that sets and regulates
the standards for environmental factors
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Environmental resources and
hazards
 Diseases and health conditions linked to the
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environment
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Emphysema-disease of the lungs, usually
caused by smoking
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Lead poisoning-metal that was used
in paints and gasoline
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Carbon monoxide poisoning- air pollution
from car exhaust, clear odorless gas
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Lung cancer-known to result from
exposure to asbestos fibers which were used in
insulation
Laboratory Career Terms
 Microorganisms
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Organisms so small they can only be seen
through a microscope (ex. Bacteria, viruses)
 Hematology
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The study of blood
 Pathogens
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Disease producing organism
 Histology
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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