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 […]
Do I want to take on a management role, or am I happiest in a staff position? Many biomeds will face this question in their careers, especially if they’ve been working in the field for […]
A conversation has been ongoing regarding the need for us to elevate the field of healthcare technology management (HTM) in order to get the respect we deserve. My contribution has typically been that we need […]
As the term “healthcare technology management (HTM)” becomes more prevalent, those of us who work in this field are still challenged with what this name really means. How does one implement the goals of HTM? […]
I was working in my shop with a new employee and one of my favorite songs came on Pandora. My colleague declared, “I hate this song.” I was stunned! How could anyone hate Hotel California? […]
The thought of being stuck in your career is scary to fathom, yet many people feel this way at some point. Even in a field such as healthcare technology management (HTM), which offers endless opportunities […]
Until recently, the daily management of healthcare technology was my core focus, having served as chief clinical engineer for the VA New England Healthcare System. When I stepped into a new role as deputy network […]
Having just come home from a two-week vacation, I’m recommitted to applying some of the joys of a summer vacation to lighten up the weightiness of work responsibilities: Learn something new every day. One of […]
Happy New Year! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? If not, consider a new approach for 2016. New Year’s resolutions frequently lack introspection and are grounded in a problem-oriented mindset—lose weight, work harder, […]
There’s no doubt that technology has revolutionized the way we communicate. It’s truly amazing how much information we can get and how fast we can get it thanks to the Internet, social media, and through […]
