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In Brief... Engineer - Biomedical

 Brief Description:

Develops devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining their knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices.
They often create new products changing areas such as the production of pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs, and the treatment of waste.

Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 14

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Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment. 

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Install, adjust, maintain, and/or repair biomedical equipment. 

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Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment. 

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Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments. 

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Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs. 

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Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes. 

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Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences. 

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Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals. 

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Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about field through writing or consulting. 

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Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities. 

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Level 8/9 Degree in Engineering

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Job Title
Engineer - Biomedical
Salary Range*
24 - 80
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Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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