Transcript Biomedical Careers

Biomedical Careers
http://www.medicalcareerinfo.com/
Objective BT09.01: Investigate
laboratory careers and science.
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A. Clinical laboratory science
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Careers
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Pathologist
b.
Medical Technologist
(Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
c.
Phlebotomist
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm
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2. Associated terminology
a. Microorganisms
b. Hematology
d. Pathogens
e. Histology
Objective BT09.01: Investigate
laboratory careers and science.
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B. Life Science
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General information
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Life scientists or researchers
study living organisms and life
processes
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Many opportunities in research
and development in health care
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Masters or doctoral level
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2. Specific careers
a. Microbiologist
b. Virologist
c. Biochemist
Imaging careers & technology
Medical imaging
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1. Radiography: making film
records of internal structures by
passing radiographs or gamma rays
through the body to make images on
specially sensitized film
X-Rays
CT Scan
MRI
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2. Radiologic technologists (Radiographers)
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operate radiographic machinery, work under the
direction of the radiologist, may specialize in one area
of diagnosis or treatment.
Responsibilities: transferring and positioning patients,
administer opaque media (dye), maintain records,
assist with special procedures such as arteriogram
Radiation exposure
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Film badge-records the level of exposure to radiological
materials
Government regulates exposure
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3. Radiologist
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Medical Doctor who
specializes in
interpreting images to
assist with diagnosis
The median expected
salary for a typical
Physician - Radiology
in the United States
is $354,686.
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4. Nuclear medicine
technologist (NMT)
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Prepares and
administers radioactive
compounds
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5. Ultrasound
technologist (Medical
Sonographer)
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Produces two-dimensional
images of internal organs,
utilizing sound waves at
high frequency
Minimum training is a 2
year community college
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B. Related imaging personnel
1. Physicist
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Assist a physician with the care of patients
Responsible for establishing and supervising
radiation safety programs
Requires a Masters degree or Doctorate
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2. Medical
dosimetrist
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Work under the
supervision of the
medical physicist
Calculate and plan
radiation doses to
treat cancer
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3. Electrocardiograph
technician (EKG)
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Apply electrode leads
on the patient to
monitor or test the
action of the heart
May learn on the job,
at community colleges
or vocational programs
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4. Echocardiography
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Recording the position
and motion of the
heart walls or its
internal structures
using ultrasonic waves
Requires specialized
training
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5. Electroencephalograph
technician (EEG)
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Measure the electrical
activity of the brain to aid
in diagnosis of disorders
Requires 1-2 years training
and registration after
completion of the program
Traditional vs. Digital