Samantha Jacques: Six Steps for Strategic Planning
As we turn the calendar to another year and start a new decade, now is a great time to reassess and develop a strategic plan for your company or department. Often, we get so caught […]
Management
Avinash Konkani: Striking a Balance Between BMETs and Clinical Engineers
Clinical engineers (CEs) and biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) are not the same, though they are two sides of the same coin. It is important for healthcare delivery organizations to understand the difference between these professions. […]
Donald Armstrong: Hire Biomeds for Attitude, Train for Skill
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 […]
Russell Furst: Both Management and Leadership Matter
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 […]
Clarice Holden: Navigating the Interview from Both Sides of the Table
The interview is a key tool to both job applicants and employers to assess probable success in an open position at a company or hospital. Due to the scarcity of candidates for some positions, and […]
Alyssa Merkle: If You Want to Help Others, ‘Try Out’ for HTM
When you think about a biomedical engineering manager, the first thing that comes to mind may not be a woman who, three years ago, was a cheerleader for the New England Patriots. But I’m here […]
Salim Kai: A Vision for HTM Leadership
Often, the words “leader” and “leadership” are mentioned casually. Have you thought for a moment about what a leader is and what real leaders do? Many leaders in our profession didn’t study leadership in school […]
Kenneth Maddock: Managing Your Perspective
In my current position as a quality director, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how we can help our teams be more successful. I’ve served in many different roles over the years, ranging […]
Jennifer DeFrancesco: Is HTM Becoming a Starter Career? How We Can Retain Talent
A few years back, I performed a cohort analysis to study retention of entry-level biomedical engineers over a ten-year period. At first glance, this data appeared promising and aligns with many of the reasons why […]
Barrett Franklin: What’s Your Cornerstone to Success?
Recently, I was asked what I considered the “cornerstone of my success” within my organization. After hemming and hawing for a moment, I said that I believed that communication was, is, and will continue to […]
