Health Science Careers Biomedical Engineers Tasks for Biomedical

Health Science Careers

Biomedical Engineers

Tasks for Biomedical Engineers. 1) Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses. 2) Diagnose and interpret bioelectric data, using signal processing techniques. 3) Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment 4) Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.

Common Work Activities for Biomedical Engineers. 1) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 2) Thinking Creatively 3) Analyzing Data or Information 4) Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Common Work Contexts for Biomedical Engineers. 1) Face-to-Face Discussions 2) Work With Work Group or Team 3) Telephone 4) Spend Time Sitting

Registered Nurses

Common Tasks for Registered Nurses. 1) Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. 2) Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. 3) Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. 4) Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

Common Work Activities for Registered Nurses. 1 1) Documenting/Recordin g Information 2 2) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 3 3) Getting Information 4 4) Assisting and Caring for Others

Common Work Contexts for Registered Nurses. 1) Telephone 2) Contact With Others 3) Face-to-Face Discussions 4) Work With Work Group or Team.

Emergency Medical Technicians.

Common Tasks for Emergency Medical Technicians. 1 1) Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment. 2 2) Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher. 3 4 3) Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel. 4) Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.

Common Work Activities for Emergency Medical Technicians. 1) Assisting and Caring for Others 2) Documenting/Recording Information 3) Making Decisions and Solving Problems 4) Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Common Work Contexts for Emergency Medical Technicians. 1) Work With Work Group or Team 2) Face-to-Face Discussions 3) Responsible for Others' Health and Safety 4) Contact With Others

Psychiatrists.

Common Tasks for Psychiatrists. 1 Analyze and evaluate • Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder. 2 3 4 Counsel Advise or inform Collaborate • Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits. • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment. • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.

Common Work Activities for Psychiatrists. 1) Assisting and Caring for Others 2) Making Decisions and Solving Problems 3) Documenting/Recordi ng Information 4) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Common Work Contexts for Psychiatrists. 1) Face-to-Face Discussions 2) Telephone 3) Freedom to Make Decisions 4) Work With Work Group or Team

Career Comparison. + Behavior analyst. + Community health or public health worker. + Doctor. + Hearing aid specialist. + Health educator. + Mental health counselor. + Patient care advocate. + Pharmacy sales representative.