Clinical Engineer
りんしょうこうがくぎし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Medical Technicians
- Minor : Clinical Engineers
Summary
Specialist who operates and maintains medical devices and manages life support systems.
Description
Clinical engineers operate and maintain medical devices such as artificial dialysis machines, ventilators, and cardiopulmonary assist devices (ECMO), supporting patient life maintenance. They collaborate with physicians and nurses on device calibration, troubleshooting, and safety management. A national qualification is required, along with technical knowledge of medical devices and clinical judgment skills.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of an aging society, demand for medical devices is increasing, and demand for clinical engineers is expanding. The adoption of AI and remote monitoring technologies is heightening technical requirements, demanding deeper specialization.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm and Composed / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Dialysis Center Work / Hospital Work / On-Call / Shift Work / Surgery
Career Path
Junior Clinical Engineer → Senior Clinical Engineer → Chief Clinical Engineer → Chief Technician → Medical Device Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Clinical Engineer National Qualification / Life Support Device Operation Knowledge / Medical Device Operation / Medical Device Related Regulations
Recommended Skills
Biomedical Engineering / English Literature Reading Ability / Medical Device Development / Team-based Healthcare
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to analyze equipment operating principles and data to perform appropriate operations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even a slight setting error can directly affect patient safety. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning of new medical devices and technologies is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to quickly respond to equipment issues in emergencies is essential. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high mental stability is required for emergency responses and long shift work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows existing procedures, and creative thinking is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Clinical Engineer National Qualification
Aliases
- Clinical Engineer
- ME Engineer
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