Technical Instrumentation
Technology has made medical treatments more effective
and has improved health care providers’ diagnostic
capabilities greatly. Today, it is possible to observe
internal organs, mechanically ventilate a patient’s lung
and test the functioning of the brain noninvasively.
The health care professionals responsible for using
this equipment properly are highly trained in both the
technical and medical aspects of their respective fields.
Cardiovascular and electroneurodiagnostic technicians and technologists monitor the functioning of the heart and brain, respectively. Perfusionists monitor the heart, lungs and circulation during surgery and can provide long-term care. Radiation therapists administer radiation to patients with cancer. Respiratory therapists treat patients afflicted with lung or breathing disorders. Surgical technologists maintain the sterility of all surgical equipment and assist physicians during procedures. Dosimetrists determine and monitor the dosage amounts of radiation.
