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BMT Unit I
•Careers include:
Pathologist
Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Phlebotomist
Microbiologist
Virologist
Biochemist
Pathologist – MD, examines specimens of body tissue,
fluids, and secretions to diagnose diseases
Laboratory Technologist (Clinical Lab Scientist) –
performs lab testing and analyzes the results using
their judgment
Phlebotomist – obtain and process blood specimens to
aid in he diagnosis and treatment of disease
Clinical Laboratory Scientist at work in the lab
General Information and Careers:
- Life scientists or researchers study living
organisms and life processes, develop new
drugs, methods of treatment, and new
methods of environmental protection
-Biochemist – analyzes effects of hormones,
enzymes, serums, and food on tissue and
organs.
- Microbiologists/Virologist
-Many opportunities in exist in Research &
Development in health care
1. Radiography – making films of internal structures by passing
radiographs or gamma rays through the body to make images on
specially sensitized film
2. Radiologic Technologist (radiographers) – operators of
radiographic machinery. Work under the direction of the
physician, transfer and position pts and select the proper
technique to ensure quality pictures.
-Responsibilities include equipment safety, dye
administration, sterile technique, and pt record maint.
-Radiation exposure prevention – film badge,
government restrictions.
Radiologists – Physician, who specializes in testing and
treatment using radiographic material, reads and interprets
films and gives a final interpretation to the physician
Nuclear medicine Technologists – specialization, using
radioactive materials to make diagnostic evaluations and
provide therapy. May image areas such as the brain, lungs,
and bones.
Ultrasound Technologists
(Medical Sonographer) –
produce two-dimensional
images of internal organs,
utilizing sound waves at
high frequency
Physicist – assist physician with care of patients and
equipment selection using technical, financial, and
diagnostic consideration
Medical dosimetrist – work with physicist to calculate and
plan radiation dosing for patients to treat cancer
Echocardiography – using ultrasound to assess the action
of the heart
Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG Tech) – attach electrodes to
pt to monitor or test the action of the heart
Electroencephalograph technician (EEG tech) – measure the electrical
activity of the brain to aide in diagnosis of disorders like seizures
Includes Nutrition Services, environmental engineers, and
health and regulatory inspectors
Provide nutritional counseling
Supervise food operations to meet
patient’s needs
Provide health promotion and disease
management through diet
* Bachelor’s Degree Required
Plan menus
Supervise production of food
Associate Degree Required
Counsel obese pts using dietary guidelines & activities
Specialization of dietician
oModifies facilities for environmental protection
oMonitors pollutants
oMonitors insect and rodent populations
oSafe disposal of radioactive waste
oEnforce laws and regulations concerning employment hazards
Plan, develop, and execute environmental health programs
Set and enforce standards concerning food, sewage, and waste
disposal
Environmental health specialists
Other support service
•Work with biomedical engineering staff to maintain and
service the equipment of the facility
Other support services
Assemble, clean, and store diagnostic and surgical equipment
∞Part of the universe,
including the air
(atmosphere), earth,
and water in which
living organisms exist
ΘChain of life
ΘSunlight, H2O, O2, CO2, organic compounds and nutrients
found in the ecosystem
Plants or “producers” on land and in water convert CO2 and
other nutrients through photosynthesis, releasing oxygen
Herbivores, carnivores, and others feed on the producers and
each other
Decomposers, fungi, bacteria, and insects break down dead
products and consumers and thereby return their compounds to
the ecosystem for re-use
Federal Agency
Responsible for setting and regulating the standards for the
environment
Emphysema – can be caused and
worsened by air pollution
1.
Lead poisoning – results from
gasoline additives and paint.
Government regulations have
reduced amount of lead in paint
and gasoline
2.
Carbon Monoxide poisoning –
comes from car exhaust and can be
link to heart disease
3.
4. Lung
Cancer – can result from exposure to
asbestos fibers, which used to be used in
insulation
Thinning of the ozone layer is caused by: car exhaust, aerosol
sprays, painting materials
THINK ABOUT IT!
Biomedical Technology
Development of cloning and
recombinant DNA techniques of gene
manipulation (altering the cells of
living things!)
What do you think
about cloning?
Strict sterilization
Laminar flow hoods to vent and filter air
Careful planning to ensure all microorganisms are
harmless
All are safety guidelines established by the National
Institutes of Health
Biotechnology rapidly making complex advances
There are over 1,000 biotech companies in the U.S., most
working in diagnostics and therapeutics
About one third of those are in North Carolina!
Cloning
Eugenics - (selective breeding) includes termination of
pregnancy if faulty genes are present
Medical biotechnologist – work with the production of
antibodies for diagnosis or treatment of disease
2. Research biotechnologist – supervise the work of
associates and assistants in industry and health care to
find better products and solutions to disorders
3. Forensics - scientific tests or techniques used in the
investigation of crimes
4. Geneticist – study patterns of inheritance and develop
methods to influence genetic information. May work as
counselors for individuals with a family history of
genetic abnormalities.
1.
Support personnel:
oBiomedical engineer (bioengineers) – design, develop and help
maintain instruments and machines that are used to monitor
and treat in health care.
oBiomedical equipment technician – inspect and adjust the
equipment used in health care.