Finding My Path Through a BMET Apprenticeship
From not knowing the field existed to becoming a BMET II, how an apprenticeship shaped my path in HTM.
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Building the Case for the In-House Biomed
In this article, industry veteran Barry Voss reminds us that fixing the medical equipment needed by clinicians to provide quality care in every department of a hospital remains the in-house biomed's core responsibility.
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Bringing HTM Under the IT UmbrellaÂ
Despite the fact that biomed teams have traditionally reported to the facilities engineering department, increasingly more HTM departments are being brought into the IT fold. So what should HTM professionals know about reporting to the IT department? Biomedical expert Patrick Lynch divulges all here.
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Finding My Path Through a BMET Apprenticeship
From not knowing the field existed to becoming a BMET II, how an apprenticeship shaped my path in HTM.
Clinical Engineering Firm Fills Positions Via Apprentice Program
Tech Knowledge Associates (TKA), a national clinical engineering firm based in Orange County, Calif, saw a growing need for trained biomed staff to manage large inventories of biomedical equipment that are critical to the hospitals that they serve. So company leaders brainstormed and determined the best way to address the shortage of trained professionals: establish an apprentice program.
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The Changing Face of Biomed
As Baby Boomer technicians retire, tomorrow’s biomeds are increasingly young, creative, resourceful—and more diverse than their predecessors. In this article, 24×7 contributor A.J. Zak explores the changing face of biomed and why the future of the profession is brighter than ever before.
Read MoreHigh School Essay Contest Targets Healthcare Technology of the Future
AAMI has launched an essay contest aimed at high school students. The organization is asking participants to briefly describe healthcare technology of the future, including what the imagined device or system would do and how it would help support patient care. Submissions are due by December 1, 2015.
Read MoreAAMI Foundation to Expand HTM Scholarship Program
The AAMI Foundation has announced plans to expand the Michael J. Miller Scholarship Program for HTM students. Starting in 2016, the program will award five scholarships of $3,000 each annually to individuals studying to become a biomedical equipment technician (BMET), clinical engineer, or health systems engineer.
Read MoreFuturecasting: Three Looming Challenges for HTM
Futurecasting is the practice of envisioning the future of yourself or your team, organization, or broader industry. The Kaiser Permanente Clinical Technology program is in the midst of this process, envisioning a strategy that ensures coordinated, consistent, high-quality, and affordable healthcare technology management across the Kaiser Permanente enterprise.
Read MoreGood Samaritan Hospital Receives Telemedicine Program Grant from USDA
Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to implement a telemedicine program designed to connect members of its medical staff with public health and primary care providers and their patients at six public health sites on the island of Guam.
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LatestFocus On: AAMI University
In June 2014, the American Association for Medical Instrumentation launched AAMI University. To date, some 2,100 members have already created profiles on the site.
