How often have users of technology sent you reports of failure, bad image quality, intermittent operation, ghosts, etc, that did not clearly explain the situation to enable isolation of the problem? Reports such as, we’re getting an alarm even though the patient is in normal sinus rhythm; the image was grainy, and I couldn’t get […]

Separating the wheat from the chaff in interviews takes preparation and solid interview questions and answers—on both sides of the table

Collaborating with clinicians, developing equipment specs, research, and communication will assist biomeds in guiding the course of acquisitions.

If your clinical engineering department is involved in the first discussions about all-new equipment purchases in your hospital, consider yourselves fortunate. If it is a given that you are the primary resource for equipment planning, then congratulate your department and thank your boss; you have succeeded in cutting through the political quagmire of hospital red […]

Understanding the components of communication can help establish trust and positive practices that will enhance job satisfaction