Careers in Biomedical Technology

1. Careers in Biomedical Technology BMT Unit I

2. Laboratory Careers and Science Careers include: Pathologist Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Phlebotomist Microbiologist Virologist Biochemist

3. Clinical Laboratory Science Pathologist – MD, examines specimens of body tissue, fluids, and secretions to diagnose diseases Laboratory Technologist (Clinical Lab Scientist) – performs lab testing and analyzes the results using their judgment Phlebotomist – obtain and process blood specimens to aid in he diagnosis and treatment of disease

4. Clinical Laboratory Scientist at work in the lab

5. Life Science General Information and Careers: - Life scientists or researchers study living organisms and life processes, develop new drugs, methods of treatment, and new methods of environmental protection Biochemist – analyzes effects of hormones, enzymes, serums, and food on tissue and organs. - Microbiologists/Virologist Many opportunities in exist in Research & Development in health care

6. Imaging Careers 1. Radiography – making films of internal structures by passing radiographs or gamma rays through the body to make images on specially sensitized film 2. Radiologic Technologist (radiographers) – operators of radiographic machinery. Work under the direction of the physician, transfer and position pts and select the proper technique to ensure quality pictures. -Responsibilities include equipment safety, dye administration, sterile technique, and pt record maint. -Radiation exposure prevention – film badge, government restrictions.

7. Imaging Careers Cont: Radiologists – Physician, who specializes in testing and treatment using radiographic material, reads and interprets films and gives a final interpretation to the physician

8. Imaging Careers Cont: Nuclear medicine Technologists – specialization, using radioactive materials to make diagnostic evaluations and provide therapy. May image areas such as the brain, lungs, and bones.

9. Imaging Careers Cont: Ultrasound Technologists (Medical Sonographer) – produce two-dimensional images of internal organs, utilizing sound waves at high frequency

10. Related Careers to Imaging Physicist – assist physician with care of patients and equipment selection using technical, financial, and diagnostic consideration Medical dosimetrist – work with physicist to calculate and plan radiation dosing for patients to treat cancer Echocardiography – using ultrasound to assess the action of the heart

11. Related Careers to Imaging Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG Tech) – attach electrodes to pt to monitor or test the action of the heart

12. Related Careers to Imaging Electroencephalograph technician (EEG tech) – measure the electrical activity of the brain to aide in diagnosis of disorders like seizures

13. Environmental Careers Includes Nutrition Services, environmental engineers, and health and regulatory inspectors

14. Nutrition Services - Dietician Provide nutritional counseling Supervise food operations to meet patient’s needs Provide health promotion and disease management through diet * Bachelor’s Degree Required

15. Nutrition Services – Dietary Technician Plan menus Supervise production of food Associate Degree Required

16. Nutrition Services – Weight Reduction Specialist Counsel obese pts using dietary guidelines & activities Specialization of dietician

17. Environmental Control - Environmental Engineer Modifies facilities for environmental protection Monitors pollutants Monitors insect and rodent populations Safe disposal of radioactive waste

18. Environmental Control – Health and Regulatory Inspectors Enforce laws and regulations concerning employment hazards

19. Sanitarian Plan, develop, and execute environmental health programs Set and enforce standards concerning food, sewage, and waste disposal Environmental health specialists

20. Other support service Biomedical equipment technician Work with biomedical engineering staff to maintain and service the equipment of the facility

21. Other support services Central Service Technician Assemble, clean, and store diagnostic and surgical equipment

22. Environmental Resources and Hazards

23. Biosphere Part of the universe, including the air (atmosphere), earth, and water in which living organisms exist

24. Ecosystems (ecology) Chain of life Sunlight, H2O, O2, CO2, organic compounds and nutrients found in the ecosystem

25. Ecosystem Plants or “producers” on land and in water convert CO2 and other nutrients through photosynthesis, releasing oxygen

26. Ecosystem Herbivores, carnivores, and others feed on the producers and each other

27. Ecosystem Decomposers, fungi, bacteria, and insects break down dead products and consumers and thereby return their compounds to the ecosystem for re-use

28. Environmenatal Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Agency Responsible for setting and regulating the standards for the environment

29. Diseases & Conditions linked to environment 1. Emphysema – can be caused and worsened by air pollution

30. 2. Lead poisoning – results from gasoline additives and paint. Government regulations have reduced amount of lead in paint and gasoline

31. 3. Carbon Monoxide poisoning – comes from car exhaust and can be link to heart disease

32. 4. Lung Cancer – can result from exposure to asbestos fibers, which used to be used in insulation

33. Ozone layer? Thinning of the ozone layer is caused by: car exhaust, aerosol sprays, painting materials THINK ABOUT IT!

34. Biotechnology careers and genetics Biomedical Technology

35. Biotechnologist Development of cloning and recombinant DNA techniques of gene manipulation (altering the cells of living things!) What do you think about cloning?

36. Biotechnologist cont: Strict sterilization Laminar flow hoods to vent and filter air Careful planning to ensure all microorganisms are harmless All are safety guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health

37. Biotechnologist Cont: Biotechnology rapidly making complex advances

38. Biotechnologist Cont: There are over 1,000 biotech companies in the U.S., most working in diagnostics and therapeutics About one third of those are in North Carolina!

39. Ethical issues in Biotechnology Cloning Eugenics - (selective breeding) includes termination of pregnancy if faulty genes are present

40. Biotechnology fields of study: Medical biotechnologist – work with the production of antibodies for diagnosis or treatment of disease Research biotechnologist – supervise the work of associates and assistants in industry and health care to find better products and solutions to disorders Forensics - scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes Geneticist – study patterns of inheritance and develop methods to influence genetic information. May work as counselors for individuals with a family history of genetic abnormalities.

41. Biotechnology Support personnel: Biomedical engineer (bioengineers) – design, develop and help maintain instruments and machines that are used to monitor and treat in health care. Biomedical equipment technician – inspect and adjust the equipment used in health care.

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