Biomedical Careers Objective Discuss careers and techniques that

Biomedical Careers Objective: Discuss careers and techniques that use biomedical technology

Nutrition Services n Dietician n Work with patient to educate on proper diets related to diseases n Bachelor’s degree with a major in foods or nutrition n average salary $35, 000 -$45, 000 n Weight reduction specialist counsel patients to lose weight using dietary & activity guidelines

Environmental Control n Environmental Engineer n Study the environment to determine methods for improving air and water quality n Modifies facilities for environmental protection n Recommend methods for insect and rodent control n Master’s degree is recommended for entry level position n Salary:

Environmental Control n Health & Regulatory Inspectors n Enforce laws & regulations concerning employment hazards n Inspectors work for local, state and federal government n Regulate consumer products such as food, drugs and cosmetics

Environmental Control n Sanitarian n Plan, develop, and execute environmental health programs n Work includes organizing waste disposal procedures for schools and government n Set and enforce standards concerning food, sewage and waste disposal n Bachelor’s prep in environmental science is minimal

Other Support Service Personnel n Biomedical Equipment Technician n Service and maintain equipment in the facility n Equipment includes: EKG machines, blood gas analyses, radiological, anesthetic, and others that may be electrical, mechanical or hydraulic. n On the job training or a 2 year degree

Other Support Service Personnel n Central Service Technician n AKA sterile supply technician n Assemble, clean and store diagnostic and surgical equipment n Training is through a 2 year college or may be on the job

Environmental resources and hazards n Environmental control n a. Biosphere: the air, crust of the earth and water n b. Ecosystems (ecology): living and nonliving parts of the environment that support a chain of life n c. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): federal agency that sets and regulates the standards for environmental factors n

Environmental resources and hazards n Diseases and health conditions linked to the n n environment (1) Emphysema-disease of the lungs, usually caused by smoking (2) Lead poisoning-metal that was used in paints and gasoline (3) Carbon monoxide poisoning- air pollution from car exhaust, clear odorless gas (4) Lung cancer-known to result from exposure to asbestos fibers which were used in insulation

Laboratory Career Terms n Microorganisms n Organisms so small they can only be seen through a microscope (ex. Bacteria, viruses) n Hematology n The study of blood n Pathogens n Disease producing organism n Histology n The study of tissues

Laboratory Careers n Pathologist: n medical doctor who examines specimens of body tissue, fluids, and secretions to diagnose disease. n In many hospitals, pathologist supervise the laboratory

Laboratory technologist n AKA clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) n Performs clinical laboratory testing and analyzes the results using independent judgment. n Calibrates equipment n Work under the supervision of the pathologist or lab supervisor n Usually complete a 4 year degree

Medical Laboratory technicians n AKA clinical laboratory technologist (CLT) n Perform daily task under the supervision of the laboratory technologist or pathologist n Responsibilities include preparation of tissue slides & perform simple blood test. n Complete at least 2 years of training

Medical Laboratory Assistants n Perform routine test under the supervision of the technologist n Complete 2 years training in a community college or 1 year on the job in a hospital setting.

Life Scientist n Study living organisms and life processes including growth and reproduction n Many areas of specialization are possible in research and development n Requires a master’s or doctorate degree

Life Scientist or researchers n Microbiologist-study bacteria, algae, viruses and other microorganisms that cause disease n Virologist-research the method by which viruses infect cells and cause disease n Biochemist-study the chemical nature of living things

Phlebotomist n Obtain and process blood specimens n May be trained on the job or in a community college