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LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Melanie Groan
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL 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 – 2008
.
Brief CVEducation
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
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS
[1] www.bmes.org 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]
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS
[1] http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos262.html
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 2014. [2]
• The aging of the population and the focus on health issues will drive demandfor better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers.Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment andprocedures, 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 inbiomedical 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 isrecommended or required for many entry-level jobs. [2]
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL 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!
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL 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
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS
LINKS• www.bmes.org
• Lists Job openings• Information on bmes program • List of Universities• Information on latest advances in field
• www.bmecentral.com• Lists Job openings• List of Companies (IMPORTANT)• List of Labs/Research Facilities
• www.ieee.com• Information on latest advances in field• Information on IEEE transactions on Biomedical Engineering
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL 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.
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS
Types of Medical DevicesBaxter Infusion Pumps
Usually Problems: Pump Head Mechanism Failure
Sensor Failure
Battery Failure
ValleyLab Electrosurgical Units
Usually Problems: Transistor failure
Transformer failure
Computer Board problems
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL 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
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS
[2] http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos262.html 2005 Survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
SalariesCurriculum Bachelor's Master's PhD
Petroleum 61,516 58,000 —
Chemical 53,813 57,260 79,591
Computer 52,464 60,354 69,625
Electrical/electronics and communications 51,888 64,416 80,206
Nuclear 51,182 58,814 —
Aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical 50,993 $62,930 $72,529
Materials 50,982 — —
Mechanical 50,236 59,880 68,299
Industrial/manufacturing 49,567 56,561 85,000
Mining & mineral 48,643 — —
Bioengineering and Biomedical 48,503 59,667 —
Environmental/environmental health 47,384 — —
Civil 43,679 48,050 59,625
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS
2005 survey by he National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Salaries
Year Salary 41,260 51,620 67,690 86,400 107,530
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
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL 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:
Industry Employment Hourly mean
wage
Annual mean wage
Employment rank
Wage rank
Scientific research and development services
930 $35.92 $74,710 4 1
Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing
1,000 $35.57 $73,990 3 2
Federal government (OES designation)
240 $35.48 $73,810 7 3
Computer systems design and related services
(6) $34.17 $71,070 (6) 4
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
1,270 $33.90 $70,510 2 5