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.
<ul><li>Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.</li><li>Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.</li><li>Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating and using budgets, and overseeing contract obligations and deadlines.</li><li>Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.</li><li>Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.</li><li>Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about the field through writing or consulting.</li><li>Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.</li><li>Diagnose and interpret bioelectric data, using signal processing techniques.</li><li>Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities.</li><li>Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.</li><li>Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.</li><li>Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments.</li><li>Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.</li><li>Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.</li><li>Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.</li><li>Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.</li></ul>