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Biomedical Engineers

in Washington State

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 heath management and care delivery systems.

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$21.52	$27.76	$36.95	$47.19	$54.10	$37.75

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	423	464	41	4.7	28

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	421	674	253	60.1	36

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Program Title

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Top 10 Skills

Importance
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Competence Level

Science

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Time Management

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Technology Design

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

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Top 10 Tasks

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Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.

Install, adjust, maintain, and/or repair biomedical equipment.

Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.

Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments.

Develop models or computer simulations of human bio-behavioral systems in order to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.

Research new materials to be used for products such as implanted artificial organs.

Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, utilizing the principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences.

Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.

Teach biomedical engineering, or disseminate knowledge about field through writing or consulting.

Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities.

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Top 10 Work Activities

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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Getting Information

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Interacting With Computers

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Documenting/Recording Information

Processing Information

Thinking Creatively

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Alternate Titles

Biomechanical Engineer, Biomedical Electronics Technician, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Engineering Director, Biomedical Engineering Supervisor, Biomedical Engineering Technician, Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Field Service Engineer, Biomedical Manager, Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Bioprocess Engineer, Certified Orthotist, Certified Prosthetist, Clinical Engineer, Clinical Engineering Director, Dialysis Engineer, Imaging Engineer, Medical Engineer, Nanotechnologist, Orthopedic Designer, Product Development Engineer, Project Engineer, Research Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

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Number of Employers in State of Washington

Number Employed in Industry in 2007 in State of Washington

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of Washington

Growth Projection in State of Washington

Scientific Research and Development Svc

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