Careers that Use Biomedical Technology Unit I

I. Laboratory Careers Clinical Laboratory Science Careers Pathologist Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Phlebotomist Associated Terminology Microorganisms Hematology Pathogens Histology

Laboratory careers and science (cont) Life Science General info Life scientists or researchers study living organisms and life processes Many opportunities in research and development in health care Masters or doctoral level Specific careers Microbiologist Virologist Biochemist

II. Imaging careers and technology Medical imaging Radiography Radiologic technologists (radiographers) Responsibilities Radiation exposure Film badge Government regulates exposure Radiologist Nuclear medicine technologist (NMT) Ultrasound technologist (medical sonographer)

II. Imaging careers and technology Related imaging personnel Physicist Medical dosimetrist Electrocardiograph technician (EKG) Echocardiography Electroencephalograph technician (EEG)

III. Environmental careers, resources, hazards Nutrition services/dietitian Environmental control Environmental engineer Health and regulatory inspectors Sanitarian Other support service personnel Biomedical equipment technician Central service technician

III. Environmental careers, resources, hazards (cont) D. Environmental resources and hazards Environmental control Biosphere Ecosystems (ecology) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diseases and health conditions linked to environment Emphysema Lead poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning Lung cancer