Biomedical Engineering Technologist
Biological technicians and technologists work with scientists, engineers and other professionals in fields such as agriculture, resource management, environmental protection, plant and animal biology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology and health sciences, or may work independently in these fields. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, manufacturers of food products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, biotechnology companies, health, research and educational institutions, environmental consulting companies and resource and utilities companies.
Typical Duties
- Ensures that all patient care and medical equipment in operating rooms, intensive care units, clinical laboratories and diagnostic clinics is in good working order;
- Provides preventative maintenance for all medical equipment;
- Calibrates medical equipment;
- Provides technical support to physicians and nurses with respect to medical equipment;
- Works with engineers and scientists to design and fabricate specialized medical devices;
- Documents all repairs and replacements of parts on all medical equipment;
- Maintains a full database of all medical equipment in a facility;
- Identifies obsolete equipment and recommends replacements;
- Undertakes cost- benefit analyses for equipment purchases;
- Installs and commissions new equipment;
- Participates in quality assurance programs in keeping with government regulations;
- Designs and implements equipment operating procedures;
- Modifies medical equipment as needed;
- Maintains spare parts inventory for high maintenance equipment;
- Trains medical staff in the proper use of medical equipment;
- Researches new technologies and equipment;
- Participates in incident investigations involving medical equipment.
Educational Requirements
Three-year college program in electronics engineering technology