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2.  Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 2

3.  Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment  Install, adjust, maintain, and/or repair biomedical equipment  Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 3

4.  Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments  Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs  Develop models or computer simulations of human bio-behavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 4

5.  Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences  Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 5

6.  Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about the field through writing or consulting  Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 6

7.  4-year Bachelor's degree or higher  Master’s degree if higher income is desired  This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines: Engineering — Biomedical/Medical Engineering UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 7

8.  Science  Reading Comprehension  Speaking  Time Management  Active Listening  Judgment and Decision Making  Technology Design  Complex Problem Solving  Critical Thinking  Quality Control Analysis UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 8

9.  Electrometers — Biomedical device electrical safety testers; Electrosurgery testing devices; Pressure and temperature measurement devices; Ventilator performance analyzers  Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanners — 3T scanners; Biomagnetic imaging scanners; Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems; Ultra high speed magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanner machines UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 9

10.  pH electrodes — Electrode bevelers; Electrode pullers; Electroplating apparatus; Microelectrodes  Physiological recorders — Activity monitoring devices; Axial-torsional testing systems; Torsiometers; Two-point discriminators UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 10

11.  Pressure indicators — Environmental conditions measurement devices; Force platforms; Pinch gauges; Posturographic measurement systems UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 11

12.  Analytical or scientific software — SNOINO Ttree; Stratasys FDM MedModeler; The Mathworks MATLAB; Wolfram Research Mathematica  Computer aided design CAD software — Mathsoft Mathcad; SolidWorks CAD software; ViewLogic software; Zuken software UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 12

13.  Development environment software — Advanced computer simulation language ACSL; C; Hardware description language HDL; National Instruments LabVIEW  Medical software — Electromyograph analysis software; Gait analysis software; Medical information software; Virtual instrument software UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 13

14.  Requirements analysis and system architecture software — IBM Rational RequisitePro; Requirements management software; Unified modeling language UML UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 14

15.  They work indoors in an environmentally controlled environment.  They communicate via telephone, email, and face-to-face discussions.  They have the freedom to make decisions. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 15

16.  They practice the importance of being exact or accurate.  They work in a structured work environment and are in contact with others.  They spend time using their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls impact of decisions on co-workers or company results. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 16

17.  Computers and Electronics  Engineering and Technology  Customer and Personal Service  Mathematics  Mechanical  English Language  Clerical  Design  Physics  Public Safety and Security UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 17

18.  Hospitals  Universities  Industry  Laboratories UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 18

19.  $37.92 hourly  $78,860 annually In Texas:  $41.72 hourly  $86,784 annually UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved. 19

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