That sounds very simple, but it is also very difficult to do. As a new manager, I had always wondered what makes one candidate stand out and another not make the grade. They may have […]
If you could go back to your early days as a biomedical equipment technician or clinical engineer, would you? For me, at one level, the answer is an obvious “yes.” If I hadn’t worked on […]
This blog post originally appeared in the September 2018 issue of AAMI News. I had been considering taking the AAMI Credentials Institute’s certified healthcare technology manager (CHTM) exam for a while but had put it […]
Are you a manager or a leader? (Hint: This is a trick question—a false dichotomy.) In recent years, it has become more common for organizations to seek out leaders rather than managers. We typically associate […]
Years ago, while working for the Siemens Call Center, I noticed that “service and technical” issues and questions were beginning to blend with “applications and technologist” issues/questions. Over my professional career, I’ve realized a few […]
I believe it is imperative to communicate to new healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals the significant impact their actions can have. This includes both positive and negative outcomes. Every biomed department would be well-served by […]
There are some who may think the only difference between a “vendor” or a “supplier” is the use of the word. Others may think, “how does this apply to an in-house healthcare technology management (HTM) […]
