Biomedical Engineers

What the job involves

• Makes surgical equipment and tools for medical practitioners
• Installs and tests medical equipment
• Examines, maintains and repairs equipment
• Carries out quality assurance checks on equipment
• Conducts electrical safety checks on equipment
• Trains other staff in the use of equipment and gives technical advice and assistance
• May give lectures on electrical safety and the application of clinical equipment
• May work with other staff to design and develop implants for use during operations such as artificial joints or titanium plates to replace sections of bone in head injuries

Key values of workers in Biomedical Engineers

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Biomedical Engineers

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.