How do they match: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

  • Medical Engineer
  • Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

  • Prepare project plans for equipment or facility improvements, including time lines, budgetary estimates, or capital spending requests.
  • Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
  • Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
  • Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.
  • Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing or quality assurance staff to prepare product specification or safety sheets, standard operating procedures, user manuals, or qualification and validation reports.
  • Communicate with suppliers regarding the design or specifications of bioproduction equipment, instrumentation, or materials.
  • Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
  • Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
  • Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
  • Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
  • Recommend process formulas, instrumentation, or equipment specifications, based on results of bench or pilot experimentation.
  • Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.

  • Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Prepare procedural documents.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Design medical devices or appliances.
  • Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.