A Biomedical Engineer’s duties revolve around designing and developing software and hardware solutions for medical applications. Other duties and responsibilities of a Biomedical Engineer include:
Installing medical equipment in healthcare facilities
Training healthcare professionals on the proper usage of medical equipment
Collaborating with Medical Scientists and Chemists to investigate the engineering aspects of biological processes in humans
Preparing a report of recommendations based on research findings
Presenting research findings to relevant stakeholders in the medical industry
Maintaining and inspecting medical equipment on a regular basis
Approve new equipment through testing, ensuring standards and compliance
Install new equipment by setting, adjusting, calibrating, and testing functionality
Maintain equipment by following preventive maintenance schedules, performing tests, troubleshooting, and resolving malfunctions
Design and create biomedical technology, including artificial internal organs and body parts, machines, devices, and software
Compile, analyze, and summarize data to prepare biomedical reports, highlighting information and trends
Write reports and documents describing protocols, policies, maintenance, standards for use and repair of biomedical tools, machinery, and software
Share expertise in biomedical engineering through consulting, writing, or teaching
Update service records for all biomedical machines and equipment
Design, construct, and upkeep various medical equipment, devices, and diagnostic tools