Using computer software and mathematical models to design, develop and test new materials, devices and equipment. This can involve programming electronics, building and evaluating prototypes, troubleshooting problems, and rethinking the design until it works correctly;
Conducting research to solve clinical problems using a variety of means to collate the necessary information, including questionnaires, interviews and group conferences.
Involved with a product's entire life cycle-from conception to completion-to ensure optimal sales-results for profitability.
Discussing and solving problems with manufacturing, quality, purchasing and marketing departments;
Assessing the potential wider market for products or modifications suggested by health professionals or others;
Arranging clinical trials of medical products;
Writing reports and attending conferences and exhibitions to present your work and latest designs to a range of technical and non-technical audiences;
Meeting with senior health service staff or other managers to exchange findings;
Dealing with technical queries from hospitals and GPs and giving advice on new equipment;
Testing and maintaining clinical equipment;
Training technical or clinical staff;
Investigating safety-related incidents;
keeping up to date with new developments in the field, nationally and internationally.
Repairs, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health-care delivery field: Inspects and installs medical and related technical equipment in medical and research facilities for use by physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers involved in researching, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating physical ailments or dysfunctions.
Consults with medical or research staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely, utilizing knowledge of electronics, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and physics.
May modify or develop instruments or devices,