L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Melanie Groan

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS Awarded Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech – 2004 Anticipating Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech – Brief CV Education Practical Experience Biomedical Engineer Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, LA 3/04-p Perform preventative maintenance on medical equipment Analyze and maintain medical equipment during repair process Coordinate purchasing and returning medical equipment Patient Service Associate Glenwood Reg. Med. Center, West Monroe, LA 6/97-3/04 Provided patient care in Emergency, X-Ray, and Endoscopy Dept. Hospital Volunteer Glenwood Reg. Med. Center, West Monroe, LA 6/97-5/98 8 8

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS [1] NIH working definition of bioengineering – July 24, 1997 Definition of a Biomedical Engineer Biomedical Engineering integrates physical, chemical, mathematical, and computational sciences and engineering principles to study biology, medicine, behavior, and health. It advances fundamental concepts; creates knowledge from the molecular to the organ systems level; and develops innovative biologics, materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving health. [1]

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS [1] What does the U.S. Department of Labor think of us? Biomedical Engineers are expected to have employment growth that is much faster than the average for all occupations through [2] much faster than the average The aging of the population and the focus on health issues will drive demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers. Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, an increased concern for cost- effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical engineers, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries. [2] Because of the growing interest in this field, the number of degrees granted in biomedical engineering has increased greatly. Biomedical engineers, particularly those with only a bachelor’s degree, may face competition for jobs. Unlike the case for many other engineering specialties, a graduate degree is recommended or required for many entry-level jobs. [2]

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS So What Is It That We Do, Exactly? Field Service Engineer for Medical Device Company Clinical Engineer in Hospital Research Engineer for Company Management Position for Company Self-Employed Biomedical Engineer for Consulting Firm Hospital Administrator with MBA for Hospital The possibilities are endless!

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS Places of Employment Hospitals (Just in this Area) Glenwood Regional Medical Center Saint Francis Medical Center Lincoln General Hospital Saint Francis Medical Center – North LSU Medical Center – E A Conway Shumpert Hospital in Shreveport Companies (None in this Area) Baxter GE Healthcare Edwards LifeScience Abbott Industries Zimmer Draeger

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS LINKS Lists Job openings Information on bmes program List of Universities Information on latest advances in field Lists Job openings List of Companies (IMPORTANT) List of Labs/Research Facilities Information on latest advances in field Information on IEEE transactions on Biomedical Engineering

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS Clinical Engineering – A Subdivision of Biomedical Engineering Clinical Engineering is a branch of biomedical engineering for professionals responsible for the management of medical equipment in a hospital. The tasks of a clinical engineer are typically the acquisition and management of medical device inventory, supervising biomedical engineering technicians (BMETs), ensuring that safety and regulatory issues are taken into consideration and serving as a technological consultant for any issues in a hospital where medical devices are concerned. Basically, We maintain and serve ALL medical equipment directly related to patient care. Which meaning that I must have some level of understanding for over 4,000 devices at Glenwood.

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS Types of Medical Devices Baxter Infusion Pumps Usually Problems: Pump Head Mechanism Failure Sensor Failure Battery Failure ValleyLab Electrosurgical Units Usually Problems: Transistor failure Transformer failure Computer Board problems

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS Advantages : Work inside a Hospital (You get to experience some interesting situations) Usually offers great health and retirement benefits 40 hr/work week with some part-time positions (flexible hours) Usually room for advancing to higher positions Imperative part of the on-goings of a hospital (Your work is very IMPORTANT) Disadvantages : Lower to Medial end of Salary range for Biomedical Engineer Clinical Engineers typically take call for the hospital Can become repetitive (especially while performing PM’s) Clinical Engineering – Advantages/Disadvantages

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS [2] Survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Salaries CurriculumBachelor'sMaster's PhD Petroleum61,51658,000— Chemical53,81357,26079,591 Computer52,46460,35469,625 Electrical/electronics and communications51,88864,41680,206 Nuclear51,18258,814— Aerospace/aeronautical/astro nautical50,993$62,930$72,529 Materials50,982—— Mechanical50,23659,88068,299 Industrial/manufacturing49,56756,56185,000 Mining & mineral48,643—— Bioengineering and Biomedical48,50359,667— Environmental/environmental health47,384—— Civil43,67948,05059,625

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS 2005 survey by he National Association of Colleges and Employers. Salaries Year Salary41,26051,62067,69086,400107,530 Earning Distribution 10%25%50%75%90% Hourly Wage $18.39$22.77$29.04$37.17$45.32 General Biomedical Engineer Salaries Clinical Engineer Salary starting in this area ~$30,000-$35,000. Senior Level ~ $50,000- $60,000 Field Service Engineer Salary starting in this area ~$40,000-$45,000. Senior Level ~ $60,000-$70,000 Also consider cost of living for larger cities

L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS Salaries 2005 survey by he National Association of Colleges and Employers. Top paying industries for this occupation: IndustryEmployment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage Employment rank Wage rank Scientific research and development services 930$35.92$74,71041 Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 1,000$35.57$73,99032 Federal government (OES designation) 240$35.48$73,81073 Computer systems design and related services (6)$34.17$71,070(6)4 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 1,270$33.90$70,51025

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