LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Melanie Groan

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP . Brief CV Education • Awarded Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech – 2004 • Anticipating Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech – 2008 Practical Experience • Biomedical Engineer Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, LA 3/04 -p • • • Perform preventative maintenance on medical equipment Analyze and maintain medical equipment during repair process Coordinate purchasing and returning medical equipment • Patient Service Associate Glenwood Reg. Med. Center, West Monroe, LA 6/97 -3/04 • Provided patient care in Emergency, X-Ray, and Endoscopy Dept. • Hospital Volunteer Glenwood Reg. Med. Center, West Monroe, LA 6/97 -5/98 8 8

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP Definition of a Biomedical Engineering integrates physical, chemical, mathematical, and computational sciences and engineering principles to study biology, medicine, behavior, and health. It advances fundamental concepts; creates knowledge from the molecular to the organ systems level; and develops innovative biologics, materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving health. [1] www. bmes. org NIH working definition of bioengineering – July 24, 1997

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP What does the U. S. Department of Labor think of us? Biomedical Engineers are expected to have employment growth that is much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. [2] • The aging of the population and the focus on health issues will drive demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers. Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, an increased concern for cost- effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical engineers, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries. [2] • Because of the growing interest in this field, the number of degrees granted in biomedical engineering has increased greatly. Biomedical engineers, particularly those with only a bachelor’s degree, may face competition for jobs. Unlike the case for many other engineering specialties, a graduate degree is recommended or required for many entry-level jobs. [2] [1] http: //www. bls. gov/ocos 262. html

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP So What Is It That We Do, Exactly? • Field Service Engineer for Medical Device Company • Clinical Engineer in Hospital • Research Engineer for Company • Management Position for Company • Self-Employed Biomedical Engineer for Consulting Firm • Hospital Administrator with MBA for Hospital • The possibilities are endless!

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP Places of Employment • Companies (None in this Area) • Baxter • GE Healthcare • Hospitals (Just in this Area) • Edwards Life. Science • Glenwood Regional Medical Center • Abbott Industries • Saint Francis Medical Center • Zimmer • Lincoln General Hospital • Draeger • Saint Francis Medical Center – North • LSU Medical Center – E A Conway • Shumpert Hospital in Shreveport

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP LINKS • www. bmes. org • Lists Job openings • Information on bmes program • List of Universities • Information on latest advances in field • www. bmecentral. com • Lists Job openings • List of Companies (IMPORTANT) • List of Labs/Research Facilities • www. ieee. com • Information on latest advances in field • Information on IEEE transactions on Biomedical Engineering

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP Clinical Engineering – A Subdivision of Biomedical Engineering Clinical Engineering is a branch of biomedical engineering for professionals responsible for the management of medical equipment in a hospital. The tasks of a clinical engineer are typically the acquisition and management of medical device inventory, supervising biomedical engineering technicians (BMETs), ensuring that safety and regulatory issues are taken into consideration and serving as a technological consultant for any issues in a hospital where medical devices are concerned. Basically, We maintain and serve ALL medical equipment directly related to patient care. Which meaning that I must have some level of understanding for over 4, 000 devices at Glenwood.

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP Types of Medical Devices Baxter Infusion Pumps Usually Problems: Pump Head Mechanism Failure Sensor Failure Battery Failure Valley. Lab Electrosurgical Units Usually Problems: Transistor failure Transformer failure Computer Board problems

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP Clinical Engineering – Advantages/Disadvantages Advantages: Work inside a Hospital (You get to experience some interesting situations) Usually offers great health and retirement benefits 40 hr/work week with some part-time positions (flexible hours) Usually room for advancing to higher positions Imperative part of the on-goings of a hospital (Your work is very IMPORTANT) Disadvantages: Lower to Medial end of Salary range for Biomedical Engineer Clinical Engineers typically take call for the hospital Can become repetitive (especially while performing PM’s)

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS Curriculum CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP Salaries Ph. D Bachelor's Master's Petroleum 61, 516 58, 000 — Chemical 53, 813 57, 260 79, 591 Computer 52, 464 60, 354 69, 625 Electrical/electronics and communications 51, 888 64, 416 80, 206 Nuclear 51, 182 58, 814 — Aerospace/aeronautical/astro nautical 50, 993 $62, 930 $72, 529 Materials 50, 982 — — Mechanical 50, 236 59, 880 68, 299 Industrial/manufacturing 49, 567 56, 561 85, 000 Mining & mineral 48, 643 — — Bioengineering and Biomedical 48, 503 59, 667 — Environmental/environmental health 47, 384 — — Civil 43, 679 48, 050 59, 625 [2] http: //www. bls. gov/ocos 262. html 2005 Survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES Salaries General Biomedical Engineer Salaries Earning Distribution 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Year Salary 41, 260 51, 620 67, 690 86, 400 107, 530 Hourly Wage $18. 39 $22. 77 $29. 04 $37. 17 $45. 32 Clinical Engineer Salary starting in this area ~$30, 000 -$35, 000. Senior Level ~ $50, 000$60, 000 Field Service Engineer Salary starting in this area ~$40, 000 -$45, 000. Senior Level ~ $60, 000 -$70, 000 Also consider cost of living for larger cities 2005 survey by he National Association of Colleges and Employers. INTERNSHIP

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP Salaries Top paying industries for this occupation: Employment Hourly mean wage Scientific research and development services 930 $35. 92 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 1, 000 Federal government (OES designation) Annual mean wage Employment rank Wage rank $74, 710 4 1 $35. 57 $73, 990 3 2 240 $35. 48 $73, 810 7 3 Computer systems design and related services (6) $34. 17 $71, 070 (6) 4 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 1, 270 $33. 90 $70, 510 2 5 Industry 2005 survey by he National Association of Colleges and Employers.

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES Questions? ? ? INTERNSHIP