L OUISIANA T ECH U NIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS...

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITYBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

INTRODUCTION BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING JOBS CLINICAL ENGINEERING SALARIES INTERNSHIP QUESTIONS

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Melanie Groan



• Awarded Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech – 2004

• Anticipating Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech – 2008

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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



[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]



[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]



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!



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



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



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.



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



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



[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



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



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



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