From complex ventilator repairs to professional certifications, the technician has found plenty of opportunities to learn and grow in the biomed field.
24×7’s BMET of the Month series highlights the biomedical equipment technicians who help keep medical equipment safe, functional, and ready for patient care.
This month, we spotlight Nazli Behroozi, MSc, CBET, CRES, a BMET II/ISE I with Intelas at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
24×7: What first pulled you into the biomed field, and what has kept you in it?
I was always interested in trade/hands-on jobs. The fact that the biomed industry is focused on the combination of healthcare and technical fields was the main reason for me. I could help the patients by doing what I love. What kept me in the job was the impact I could make on people’s lives and health. There is never a dull moment at this job. There is always opportunity to learn and grow.
24×7: What’s the most challenging piece of equipment you’ve ever had to troubleshoot—and did you figure it out?
The Draeger V500 vent was the most challenging piece of equipment. The fact that this device is the combination of electronic and pneumatic circuits makes it more complicated. There was a leakage in the pneumatic circuit, and the logs did not point it out directly. I got help from our national team in the company and tried to go over every piece in the circuit, and it ended up being the damper.
24×7: What’s a part of a BMET’s job that most people outside of HTM don’t realize happens behind the scenes?
I don’t think people are familiar with biomed jobs in general. I think people don’t realize how much we should be in communication with hospital staff, vendors, OEM and keep our knowledge up.
24×7: Of everything you’ve accomplished in your career so far, what are you most proud of?
I am most proud of being CBET- and CRES-certified early in my career. I am not afraid of trying, and it has led me to good places.
24×7: What’s one lesson you’ve learned on the job that you wish someone had told you when you were starting out?
Never stop learning! Read the service manuals! Sometimes the information is there, but we overlook it.
24×7: When you’re off the clock, what are you most likely to be doing?
I am probably at the gym and weight training. I also love to try new cuisines and travel.
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