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Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineer. By: Shivanni Ramdass. Overview.

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Biomedical Engineer

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  1. Biomedical Engineer By: Shivanni Ramdass

  2. Overview • One career path that I one day hope to pursue is in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM Career). Some of the various STEM jobs include being an engineer, chemist, mathematician, physician, technician, and much more. As one can see, an interest in the STEM field guarantees that you’ll always have a job. • I am also very interested in the medical field. A career that incorporates both of my areas of interests is biomedical engineering. • I am very passionate about this career field because it allows me to help others while working with what I love most: math, science, and technology.

  3. Job Description A biomedical engineer (BME) is one who utilizes biology, health sciences, and engineering in order to develop instruments, techniques, and devices necessary to diagnose and treat people. There are several different specializations within the field of biomedical engineering, but all biomedical engineers have several duties and responsibilities. One such responsibility includes deciding what technology is best suited to a hospital’s needs. A BME must also be capable of teaching other health professionals how to use the new technology, and helps to make sure that it is properly maintained and works smoothly. This field is continuously changing and all biomedical engineers must adapt to having to consistently learn new information.

  4. Educational Requirements At the very least, biomedical engineers must have a 4-year college or university degree. To become a biomedical engineer one must… • First, complete a bachelor’s degree either in engineering or in science. • Next, do a special master’s program in biomedical engineering. You must possess a master’s degree in order to do research or clinical work. (1 to 2 years) • If you want to research and teach biomedical engineering at a college, you need to complete a PhD in biomedical engineering. (4 years)

  5. Other Training Requirements In addition to the educational requirements necessary to become a biomedical engineer, there are also a few other skill requirements. Biomedical engineers not only must have a passion for engineering and health sciences, but also must possess good communication skills, listening skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills. Finally, biomedical engineers that seek to offer their services directly to the public as engineers must be licensed as Professional Engineers (PEs) by their state licensing board. To become a PE, you must have an engineering degree, several years of relevant work experience as an Engineer In Training (EIT), and receive a passing grade on a certifying exam.

  6. Job Market Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing field that is prominent throughout the world. This is a career field in which you will be guaranteed a job upon graduation of college. Employment of biomedical engineers is projected to grow 60% by 2022, much faster than the average for other occupations. Demand for this job will be strong because of increased public awareness of biomedical engineering advances and their benefits. Also, an aging population will require more medical care, which can be invented by biomedical engineers. In the unlikely event that biomedical engineers are no longer needed, one with the training for this job will be certified to become a biotechnologist, a chemical engineer, a medical lab tech, or even a doctor. The possibilities are endless when you become a biomedical engineer.

  7. Advantages Additional hours of work may sometimes be necessary Potential hazardous exposure to noxious fumes, communicable diseases and radiation Competitive field due to a small pool of jobs Disadvantages • Much faster than average job growth • Higher-than-average salary • Various choice of work setting • Several specializations to choose from • You will be helping to improve the lives of millions of people

  8. Salary Opportunities • As with any engineering career, biomedical engineers generally make a substantial amount right-off-the-bat. Starting salaries in the private sector and in hospitals are around $60,000 a year. The median income for all biomedical engineers is about $77,000 a year. Those who move into senior positions often earn between $90,000 and $122,000 a year. • In the state of Georgia, the salary range for this position is anywhere from around $63,000 to $100,000.

  9. Advancement Opportunities • There is quite a bit of room for advancement within this job. • In order to advance yourself in this career field, you must earn a master's or doctoral degree and acquire several years of experience. • For instance, you can go from being an entry-level clinical engineer to becoming a clinical engineer and then advancing yourself to be the head of a biomedical engineering department.

  10. Benefits Offered Biomedical engineers do indeed reap several benefits. In addition to a substantial salary, biomedical engineers working on a full-time basis in hospitals, colleges, and established private sector companies generally receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick days, and contributions to retirement plans.

  11. Why am I suited for this job? I am very suited to one day become a biomedical engineer, because I am… • Passionate about helping others while utilizing technology • Skilled in mathematics, science, problem-solving, and analytical thinking • Curious about engineering • Creative How will my job relate to my career? Biomedical engineering relates to a STEM/Health Science career because it incorporates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while working with the medical field to better the lives of millions of people.

  12. My Final Thoughts… After all of the research that I have made, I am still seriously considering becoming a biomedical engineer. I am very fond of this career, and I love knowing that the work I do will benefit others. Biomedical engineering is perfect for me, because it allows me to work with math, technology, and medicine: three of my favorite things!

  13. Sources of Information The majority of the information in this presentation can be found on: https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/profile-at-a-glance/509 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-engineers.htm http://learningpath.org/articles/Biomedical_Engineer_Career_Profile.html Sources of pictures for this presentation are cited below: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sites/liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/files/Philosophy/images/corvallisdocs.jpeg http://www.educationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/biomedical-engineering-schools.jpg http://www.bme.cmu.edu/images/resources/logo.gif http://cdn.wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/What-is-Biomedical-Engineering-8.jpg http://www.ethlife.ethz.ch/archive_articles/120921_philipps_donation_rok/120921_philips_l_neu.jpg?hires http://earsurgerymd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/printed-ear-3d-printed-bionic-ear-reconstruction.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QbULAHpGK-Y/TsfimDqjHuI/AAAAAAAAAl8/MVn1b7IpvEI/s1600/baju3a.jpg

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