Specialist Biomedical Scientist Science & Engineering Professionals

The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.

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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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Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.

Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.

Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.

Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.

Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.

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 …

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.

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.

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, …

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) …

Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.

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.

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

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.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.

Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

Keep up to date with diagnostic innovations and apply newest methods of examination.

Respond to an information need by collecting and analysing available findings to inform clinical decisions.

Monitor the day-to-day biomedical equipment usage and the management of stock such as maintaining blood transfusion stock levels and records.

Record and pass test results to medical staff, who use the information to diagnose and treat patient`s illness.

Use information technology to accurately record and analyse data from biomedical tests, writing reports on the data and sharing results with the appropriate persons.

Analyse and process information and data, and subsequently formulate the results in a written report.

Clinically validate the results of the biomedical analysis, according to the expertise and authorization level.

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

Supervise nurses, trainees, healthcare assistants, support workers, and/or students by providing practical and theoretical training, mentoring, and support, as required.