A recent article suggested that HTM-related education may be a “dying breed,” and I couldn’t agree more. That scares me! With programs closing around me and educators retiring, I know that our profession is in […]
During a recent discussion with several respected biomed colleagues, the topic of certification came up. There was mix of certified and noncertified biomedical equipment technicians at the table, some with bachelor’s degrees and others with […]
We are all faced with professional situations that sometimes don’t feel “quite right.” There’s an inner voice in all of us that calls us to action when these situations occur. But some people don’t speak […]
As healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals, we routinely report on many items. I have reported to environment of care (EOC) committees for years, and it seems that we report the same old numbers, such as […]
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 […]
During a recent trip to South America, I was taken with the fresh fruit that street vendors sold all day. I couldn’t wait to run into one of the pineapple vendors to get a slice. […]
As today’s generation of young students and professionals contemplate their futures, I offer these top five reasons for why they should consider a career in healthcare technology management (HTM). HTM is an up-and-coming field. The […]
