1. CAREERS IN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

2. BT09.01 INVESTIGATE LABORATORY CAREERS & SCIENCE CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

3. CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
1.Careers
Pathologist – examines, specimens of body tissue, fluids, & secretions to diagnose disease or determine cause of death. Must complete medical school & additional specialized training

4. Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) – responsible for performing clinical laboratory tests & analyzing the results using independent judgment

5. Phlebotomist – draws blood
Medical Lab technician –
preparation of tissue
slides, analysis of
blood samples

6. Associated terminology
Hematology – study of the formed elements of blood & blood forming tissues
Pathogens – microorganisms that produce disease
Histology – study of tissue

7. Microorganisms – life forms can only be seen through a microscope

8. Immunology – study of how blood cells prevent diseases caused by microorganisms

9. LIFE SCIENCE General information
Life scientists or researchers study living organisms & life processes
Many opportunities in research & development in health care
Masters or doctoral level

10. Specific careers
Microbiologist – study bacteria, algae, viruses, and other microorganisms that cause disease or may be used to prevent it

11. Virologist
Specialize in researching the method by which viruses infect cells and cause disease.
More recently , they have helped develop viruses that are used to transport & manipulate genetic material.

12. Biochemist – analyzes the effects of hormones, enzymes, serums, & food on tissues & organs
Life Scientist – responsible for developing new drugs, methods of treatment, & new methods of environmental protection

13. BT09.02
DISCUSS IMAGING CAREERS & TECHNOLOGY-Medical Imaging

14. Radiologic technologists(Radiographers)
Radiography
Radiologic technologists(Radiographers)
2 year program most common
Responsibilities – administer radiopaque dye (media)
Radiation exposure – monitored by Film Badge worn by individuals & Federal government regulates exposure

15. Radiologist
Imaging professional who is a medical doctor, reads and interprets xrays, mammograms, & other tests done in radiology

16. Nuclear Medicine technologist (NMT)
performs brain, thyroid, lung & bone scans (involving radioactive medium)

17. Ultrasound technologist
(Medical sonographer) – utilizes sound waves to produce 2-dimensional images of internal organs (ultrasounds)

18. Related imaging personnel
Physicist – assist physicians with care of patients, equipment selection, quality control, teaching & radiation safety

19. 2. Medical dosimetrist
- calculate & plan radiation doses to treat cancer

20. 3. Electrocardiograph technician
(EKG) – minimal amount of training – attaches electrodes to patient to test action of the heart

21. Echocardiography
Electroencephalograph technician (EEG) – measures electrical activity of brain

22. BT09.03
DESCRIBE ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS, RESOURCES & HAZARDS Nutrition services/ Dietician

23. 1. Dietary technician
completes a 2 yr. program – duties include planning menus & supervising the production of food

24. 2. Nutritionist
– counsels about proper foods to eat (trying to lose weight & general health)

25. 3. Dietician
– requires a bachelor’s degree, provides nutrition counseling for patients

26. 4. Weight Reduction specialist
– counsels obese patients using dietary & activity guidelines

27. Environmental control
Environmental engineer – modify facilities for environmental protection(insect & rodent control) proper disposal of radioactive wastes. Recommendation of equipment to meet standards set by government agencies.

28. Health & regulatory inspectors – enforce laws & regulations concerning employment hazards. Regulate consumer products (food, drugs, cosmetics)

29. Sanitarian
Sets & enforces standards concerning food, sewage & waste disposal.
Plan, develop & execute environmental health programs

30. OTHER SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Biomedical equipment technician – works on medical equipment
Ecosystems (ecology)

31. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) – federal agency responsible for setting & regulating the standards for the environment

32. Central Service Technician
duties include sterilizing, assembling & cleaning diagnostic & surgical equipment

33. Diseases & conditions linked to environment
Emphysema – lung condition worsened by air pollution
Lead poisoning – caused by paints & gasoline additives – now regulated by government
Carbon monoxide poisoning –
Lung Cancer

34. *auto exhaust, aerosol sprays, painting materials contributed to thinning of ozone layer

35. BT09.04 BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREERS & GENETICS
A. Biotechnologist –
1. .Development of cloning & recombinant DNA techniques of gene manipulation – caused the emerging of the field of biotechnology in the early 1980’s

36. Safety guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health
Laminar flow hoods to vent & filter air
Strict sterilization due to use of microorganisms
Careful planning to ensure all microorganisms are harmless

37. Biotechnology rapidly making complex advances
Over 1000 biotech companies in U.S. Most working in diagnostics & therapeutics
Ethical concerns related to eugenics – control of human characteristics (faulty genes or selecting favorable traits)

38. Fields of study
Medical biotechnologist – works with the production of antibodies for diagnosis or treatment of disease
Research biotechnologist – alters the cells of living things to discover & improve genetic traits
Forensics – aids in solving crimes
Geneticist – counsels couples regarding inherited genes

39. C. Support Personnel
Biomedical engineer – designs instruments & machines that are used to monitor & treat disease
Biomedical equipment technician – inspects & repairs equipment used in health care