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Biomedical Careers

Biomedical Careers. http://www.medicalcareerinfo.com/. Objective BT09.01: Investigate laboratory careers and science. A. Clinical laboratory science 1. Careers a. Pathologist b. Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) c. Phlebotomist

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Biomedical Careers

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  1. Biomedical Careers http://www.medicalcareerinfo.com/

  2. Objective BT09.01: Investigate laboratory careers and science. • A. Clinical laboratory science • 1. Careers • a. Pathologist • b. Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) • c. Phlebotomist • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm

  3. 2. Associated terminology • a. Microorganisms • b. Hematology • d. Pathogens • e. Histology

  4. Objective BT09.01: Investigate laboratory careers and science. • B. Life Science • 1. General information • a. Life scientists or researchers study living organisms and life processes • b. Many opportunities in research and development in health care • c. Masters or doctoral level

  5. 2. Specific careers • a. Microbiologist • b. Virologist • c. Biochemist

  6. Imaging careers & technology Medical imaging • 1. Radiography: making film records of internal structures by passing radiographs or gamma rays through the body to make images on specially sensitized film

  7. X-Rays

  8. CT Scan

  9. MRI

  10. 2. Radiologic technologists (Radiographers) • operate radiographic machinery, work under the direction of the radiologist, may specialize in one area of diagnosis or treatment. • Responsibilities: transferring and positioning patients, administer opaque media (dye), maintain records, assist with special procedures such as arteriogram • Radiation exposure • Film badge-records the level of exposure to radiological materials • Government regulates exposure

  11. 3. Radiologist • Medical Doctor who specializes in interpreting images to assist with diagnosis • The median expected salary for a typical Physician - Radiology in the United States is $354,686.

  12. 4. Nuclear medicine technologist (NMT) • Prepares and administers radioactive compounds

  13. 5. Ultrasound technologist (Medical Sonographer) • Produces two-dimensional images of internal organs, utilizing sound waves at high frequency • Minimum training is a 2 year community college

  14. B. Related imaging personnel • 1. Physicist • Assist a physician with the care of patients • Responsible for establishing and supervising radiation safety programs • Requires a Masters degree or Doctorate

  15. 2. Medical dosimetrist • Work under the supervision of the medical physicist • Calculate and plan radiation doses to treat cancer

  16. 3. Electrocardiograph technician (EKG) • Apply electrode leads on the patient to monitor or test the action of the heart • May learn on the job, at community colleges or vocational programs

  17. 4. Echocardiography • Recording the position and motion of the heart walls or its internal structures using ultrasonic waves • Requires specialized training

  18. 5. Electroencephalograph technician (EEG) • Measure the electrical activity of the brain to aid in diagnosis of disorders • Requires 1-2 years training and registration after completion of the program

  19. Traditional vs. Digital

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