1. Careers that Use Biomedical Technology
Unit I

2. I. Laboratory Careers Clinical Laboratory Science Careers Pathologist
Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Phlebotomist
Associated Terminology
Microorganisms
Hematology
Pathogens
Histology

3. Laboratory careers and science (cont)
Life Science
General info
Life scientists or researchers study living organisms and life processes
Many opportunities in research and development in health care
Masters or doctoral level
Specific careers
Microbiologist
Virologist
Biochemist

4. II. Imaging careers and technology
Medical imaging
Radiography
Radiologic technologists (radiographers)
Responsibilities
Radiation exposure
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Government regulates exposure
Radiologist
Nuclear medicine technologist (NMT)
Ultrasound technologist (medical sonographer)

5. II. Imaging careers and technology
Related imaging personnel
Physicist
Medical dosimetrist
Electrocardiograph technician (EKG)
Echocardiography
Electroencephalograph technician (EEG)

6. III. Environmental careers, resources, hazards
Nutrition services/dietitian
Environmental control
Environmental engineer
Health and regulatory inspectors
Sanitarian
Other support service personnel
Biomedical equipment technician
Central service technician

7. III. Environmental careers, resources, hazards (cont)
D. Environmental resources and hazards
Environmental control
Biosphere
Ecosystems (ecology)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Diseases and health conditions linked to environment
Emphysema
Lead poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Lung cancer