§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

biomedical scientist

Description

Biomedical scientists perform all laboratory methods required as part of medical examination, monitoring, treatment, and research activities which involves designing, planning, organizing, applying, evaluating, interpreting and validating all analytical processes. They develop their activity in several fields of expertise such as haematology, microbiology, clinical immunology, cytopathology, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and clinical biochemistry among others. This requires the application of qualitative and quantitative laboratory methods, including image analysis and digital pathology, to provide an investigative report and diagnostic opinion on products of a biological nature.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

transplantation laboratory methods in biomedical sciences immunohaematology biostatistics immunology human physiology toxicology diagnostic methods in medical laboratory health care occupation-specific ethics densiometry biology tissue cytogenetics pathology biological chemistry clinical immunology radiation protection dermapathology epidemiology bioethics microscopic techniques techniques of blood-sampling clinical cytology biomedical science cross-matching techniques for blood transfusions medical terminology biomedical scientists' role in health care system blood transfusion biosafety in biomedical laboratory manage healthcare staff clinical biochemistry histology medical genetics biological haematology medical informatics microbiology-bacteriology embryology chemistry biophysics analytical methods in biomedical sciences molecular biology biomedical techniques human anatomy professional documentation in health care histopathology health care legislation automated analysers in the medical laboratory hygiene in a health care setting clinical microbiology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pedagogy cryopreservation electroencephalography medical parasitology neoplasia medical device vigilance reporting systems intracranial hypertension multidisciplinary research hepatology proteomics first aid

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice contribute to continuity of health care support blood transfusion services perform cerebrospinal fluid analysis diagnose disorders of the urogenital system educate on the prevention of illness use e-health and mobile health technologies interact with healthcare users communicate in healthcare validate biomedical analysis results analyse cell cultures inform policy makers on health-related challenges maintain medical laboratory equipment provide health education assist in the production of laboratory documentation perform reconstructive microsurgery label medical laboratory samples promote inclusion respond to changing situations in health care work in multidisciplinary health teams follow clinical guidelines manage healthcare users' data comply with legislation related to health care work in a multicultural environment in health care keep up to date with diagnostic innovations apply scientific methods develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship apply safety procedures in laboratory perform pathology consultations record data from biomedical tests manage infection control in the facility provide test results to medical staff deal with emergency care situations apply context specific clinical competences perform stem cell transplantation apply good clinical practices provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health accept own accountability analyse body fluids perform screening for infectious diseases advise on healthcare users' informed consent apply organisational techniques implement quality control procedures for biomedical tests listen actively perform toxicological studies perform PCR covid test conduct health related research adhere to organisational guidelines monitor the effects of medication carry out biopsy

OPTIONALOptional competences

empathise with the healthcare user explain the molecular basis of a disease to patients perform virological test create solutions to problems monitor biomedical equipment stock conduct training on biomedical equipment use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care apply numeracy skills interpret electromyograms ensure safety of healthcare users examine samples in dermatology have computer literacy carry out flow cytometry perform diagnostic testing for allergies research new treatments for blood related disorders conduct routine blood testing collect biological samples from patients

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)