Biomedical Engineer
Develop new technology to improve healthcare.
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- What's it like to be a Biomedical Engineer?
- How to become a Biomedical Engineer
- Latest Biomedical Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Biomedical Engineers
What's it like to be a Biomedical Engineer?
Biomedical Engineers are professionals who apply their knowledge of engineering to the fields of biology and medicine. They typically work in research facilities to test new devices and equipment to be used in clinics and hospitals. They are responsible for designing, evaluating and quality checking new and developing medical devices. Biomedical Engineers are the professionals behind the evolving technology and equipment that doctors use to provide better healthcare.
Tasks and duties
- Designing and testing new medical devices and procedures.
- Recording observations and findings on efficiency of new medical equipment.
- Conducting maintenance and repair of medical equipment.
- Presenting proposals or experiment findings to colleagues.
- Training medical professionals to use new equipment.
- Enforcing safety and quality standards in research facilities.
How to become a Biomedical Engineer
To become a Biomedical Engineer you will need to complete a relevant degree. High grades and prior internships may give you an advantage when seeking employment.
- Take the STEM strand in senior high school. Essential subjects include mathematics, biology, chemistry and life sciences.
- Complete a bachelor degree in biomedical engineering.
- Pass the PRC licensure exam in electronics engineering. Although there is no existing PRC licensure for biomedical engineering, many companies prefer licensed engineers for vacancies.
- Complete an internship at a research facility to gain experience and networks.
- Consider postgraduate education such as a masters degree in biomedical engineering, cell and tissue engineering, a PhD in biomedical engineering, or online seminar series at universities. Postgraduate degree holders may be preferred to keep up with the standards for development and innovation in healthcare.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Biomedical Engineer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Biomedical Engineering
Medical Devices
Installation
Calibration
Preventive Maintenance
Furnishings
Equipment Operation
Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Troubleshooting
Electrical Engineering
Drivers Licence
Equipment Services
Technical Reporting
Biological Engineering
Biological Science
Biomedical Science
Computer Engineering
Instructing
Data Archiving
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