JOB DESCRIPTION- BME

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title        :           BME

Reporting To:           Administrator

Job Summary:

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

·         Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.

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

·         Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.

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

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

·         Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.

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

·         Create models of engineering designs or methods.

·         Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.

·         Develop software or computer applications.

·         Diagnose and interpret bioelectric data, using signal processing techniques.

·         Interpret design or operational test results.

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

·         Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.

·         Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities.

·         Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.

·         Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating and using budgets, and overseeing contract obligations and deadlines.

·         Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

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

·         Advise customers on the use of products or services.

·         Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.

·         Prepare procedural documents.

·         Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.

·         Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.

·         Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.

·         Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.

·         Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.

·         Keep documentation of service histories on all biomedical equipment.

·         Maintain operational records or records systems.

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

·         Advise customers on the use of products or services.

·         Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.

·         Train personnel on proper operational procedures.

·         Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment.

·         Develop new applications for energy sources, such as using nuclear power for biomedical implants.

·         Design alternative energy systems.