Biomedical Scientist Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Biomedical Scientist Do?
Biomedical scientists perform all laboratory methods required as part of medical examination, treatment and research activities, particularly clinical-chemical, haematological, immuno-haematological, histological, cytological, microbiological, parasitological, mycological, serological and radiological tests. They perform analytical sample testing and report the results to the medical staff for further diagnosis. Biomedical Scientists may apply these methods in particular in the infection, blood or cellular sciences.
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Radiation Protection
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
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Skills You Need to Become a Biomedical Scientist
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EssentialRadiation Protection knowledge
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
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EssentialHygiene In A Health Care Setting knowledge
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical …
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EssentialToxicology knowledge
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
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EssentialMedical Informatics knowledge
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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EssentialHistopathology knowledge
The procedures needed for the microscopic examination of stained tissue sections using histological techniques.
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EssentialMicrobiology-bacteriology knowledge
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialBiophysics knowledge
The characteristics of biophysics which span across various fields, using methods from physics in order to study biological elements.
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EssentialBiostatistics knowledge
The methods used to apply statistics in biology-related topics.
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EssentialClinical Biochemistry knowledge
The various types of tests performed on bodily fluids such as electrolytes, renal function tests, liver function tests or minerals.
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EssentialBiological Haematology knowledge
Biological haematology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialCross-matching Techniques For Blood Transfusions knowledge
The testing methods used prior to a blood transfusion to identify if the donor`s blood is compatible with the blood of a specific recipient.
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EssentialHealth Care Legislation knowledge
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
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EssentialHealth Care Occupation-specific Ethics knowledge
The moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patient confidentiality.
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EssentialHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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EssentialManage Healthcare Staff knowledge
The managerial tasks and responsibilities required in a health care setting.
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EssentialProfessional Documentation In Health Care knowledge
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
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EssentialTransplantation knowledge
The principles of organ and tissue transplantation, the principles of transplant immunology, immunosuppression, donation and procurement of tissue, and indications for organ transplantation.
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EssentialBiomedical Techniques knowledge
The various methods and techniques used in biomedical laboratory such as molecular and biomedical techniques, imaging techniques, genetic engineering, electrophysiology techniques and in silico techniques.
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EssentialClinical Cytology knowledge
The science of the formation, structure, and function of cells.
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EssentialMicroscopic Techniques knowledge
The techniques, functions and limitations of microscopy to visualise objects that cannot be seen with the normal eye.
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EssentialBioethics knowledge
The implications of various ethical issues related to the new advancements in biotechnology and medicine such as human experimentation.
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EssentialBiosafety In Biomedical Laboratory knowledge
The principles and methods for managing infectious materials in the laboratory environment, biosafety levels, classification and risk assessment, pathogenicity and toxicity of a living organism and their possible hazards in …
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EssentialBlood Transfusion knowledge
The procedures involved in blood transfusions, including compatibility and disease testing, by means of which blood is transferred into blood vessels, taken from donors with the same blood type.
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EssentialMedical Genetics knowledge
The diagnosis, types and treatment of hereditary disorders; a type of genetics which refers to the application to medical care.
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EssentialBiological Chemistry knowledge
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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EssentialChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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EssentialClinical Microbiology knowledge
The science of identifying and isolating organisms that cause infectious diseases.
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EssentialDiagnostic Methods In Medical Laboratory knowledge
The various types of diagnostic methods in the medical laboratory such as clinical-chemical methods, haematological methods, immune-haematological methods, histological methods, cytological methods and micro-biological methods.
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EssentialEmbryology knowledge
The normal development of the embryo, the aetiology of developmental anomalies such as genetic aspects and organogenesis and the natural history of abnormalities diagnosed before birth.
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EssentialEpidemiology knowledge
The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution and control of diseases. The disease aetiology, transmission, outbreak investigation, and comparisons of treatment effects.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialImmunology knowledge
Immunology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialLaboratory Methods In Biomedical Sciences knowledge
The types, characteristics and procedures of laboratory techniques used for a wide range of medical tests such as serological tests.
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EssentialMedical Terminology knowledge
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
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EssentialMolecular Biology knowledge
The interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated.
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EssentialPathology knowledge
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
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EssentialAnalytical Methods In Biomedical Sciences knowledge
The various research, mathematical or analytical methods used in biomedical sciences.
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EssentialHistology knowledge
The microscopic analysis of cells and tissues.
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EssentialAutomated Analysers In The Medical Laboratory knowledge
The methods used to introduce samples into the laboratory instrument that analyses biological samples for diagnosis purpose.
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EssentialBiomedical Science knowledge
The principles of the natural sciences applied to medicine. Medical sciences such as medical microbiology and clinical virology apply biology principles for medical knowledge and invention.
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EssentialBiomedical Scientists' Role In Health Care System knowledge
The roles and responsibilities of a biomedical scientist under the health care regulation system.
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EssentialClinical Immunology knowledge
The pathology of a disease in relation to its immune response and immune system.
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EssentialImmunohaematology knowledge
The reactions of antibodies in relation to the pathogenesis and manifestation of blood disorders.
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EssentialTechniques Of Blood-sampling knowledge
The appropriate techniques for the collection of blood samples for laboratory work purposes, depending on the group of people targeted such as children or elderly.
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EssentialAccept Own Accountability skill
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialAdvise On Healthcare Users' Informed Consent skill
Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.
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EssentialAnalyse Cell Cultures skill
Analyse cell cultures grown from tissue samples, performing also screening of the cervical smear to detect fertility issues.
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EssentialApply Context Specific Clinical Competences skill
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …
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EssentialApply Health Sciences skill
Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.
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EssentialApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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EssentialApply Safety Procedures In Laboratory skill
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
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EssentialApply Scientific Methods skill
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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EssentialAssist In The Production Of Laboratory Documentation skill
Assist in documenting laboratory work, especially paying attention to policies and standard operating procedures.
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialComply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice skill
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EssentialConduct Health Related Research skill
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.
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EssentialContribute To Continuity Of Health Care skill
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
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EssentialDeal With Emergency Care Situations skill
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
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EssentialDevelop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship skill
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
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EssentialEducate On The Prevention Of Illness skill
Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …
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EssentialFollow Clinical Guidelines skill
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
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EssentialInform Policy Makers On Health-related Challenges skill
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.
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EssentialInteract With Healthcare Users skill
Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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EssentialManage Healthcare Users' Data skill
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …
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EssentialManage Infection Control In The Facility skill
Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.
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EssentialPromote Inclusion skill
Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.
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EssentialProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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EssentialProvide Treatment Strategies For Challenges To Human Health skill
Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in cases such as infectious diseases of high consequences at the global level.
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EssentialRespond To Changing Situations In Health Care skill
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EssentialUse E-health And Mobile Health Technologies skill
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
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EssentialWork In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care skill
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
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EssentialWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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EssentialAnalyse Body Fluids skill
Test samples from human bodily fluids like blood and urine for enzymes, hormones, and other constituents, identifying blood types and determining whether donor blood is compatible with the recipient.
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EssentialApply Good Clinical Practices skill
Ensure compliance with and application of the ethical and scientific quality standards used to conduct, record and report clinical trials that involve human participation, at an international level.
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EssentialCarry Out Biopsy skill
Perform a microscopic examination of surgical tissues and specimens, obtained during surgery, such as a breast lump biopsy obtained during mastectomy as well as those submitted by non-surgeons.
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EssentialImplement Quality Control Procedures For Biomedical Tests skill
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EssentialKeep Up To Date With Diagnostic Innovations skill
Keep up to date with diagnostic innovations and apply newest methods of examination.
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EssentialLabel Medical Laboratory Samples skill
Correctly label samples of the medical laboratory with the accurate information, according to the implemented quality system in place.
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EssentialMaintain Medical Laboratory Equipment skill
Regularly check the condition of medical laboratory equipment used, clean, and perform maintenance operations, as necessary.
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EssentialMonitor The Effects Of Medication skill
Carry out tests on laboratory cultures to determine the effects of medication and other programmes of treatment.
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EssentialPerform Screening For Infectious Diseases skill
Screen and test for infectious diseases, such as rubella or hepatitis. Identify micro-organisms causing disease.
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EssentialPerform Toxicological Studies skill
Perform tests to detect poisons or drug misuse and help to monitor therapy by using chemical reagents, enzymes, radioisotopes and antibodies to detect abnormal chemical concentrations in the body.
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EssentialProvide Test Results To Medical Staff skill
Record and pass test results to medical staff, who use the information to diagnose and treat patient`s illness.
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EssentialRecord Data From Biomedical Tests skill
Use information technology to accurately record and analyse data from biomedical tests, writing reports on the data and sharing results with the appropriate persons.
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EssentialSupport Blood Transfusion Services skill
Support blood transfusions and transplants through blood grouping and matching.
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EssentialValidate Biomedical Analysis Results skill
Clinically validate the results of the biomedical analysis, according to the expertise and authorization level.
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OptionalFirst Aid knowledge
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
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OptionalPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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OptionalMedical Device Vigilance Reporting Systems knowledge
The various vigilance systems for medical devices such as haemovigilance and pharmavigilance.
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OptionalApply Numeracy Skills skill
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages For Health-related Research skill
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages In Care skill
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
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OptionalEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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OptionalHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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OptionalCollect Biological Samples From Patients skill
Follow recommended processes to collect bodily fluids or samples from patients for further laboratory testing, assisting the patient as required.
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OptionalConduct Training On Biomedical Equipment skill
Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment.
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OptionalMonitor Biomedical Equipment Stock skill
Monitor the day-to-day biomedical equipment usage and the management of stock such as maintaining blood transfusion stock levels and records.
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