Category: Professional Development

Professional Development

AdvaMed Testifies in Senate on Tariff Exemptions for Medtech

The trade group’s CEO urged lawmakers to adopt a ‘zero for zero’ reciprocal tariff model to prevent supply chain disruptions for medical technologies.

Professional Development

RSEA Gathers Radiotherapy Service Engineers for 25th Annual Event

The July 25–26 meeting will offer education, networking, and recognition for those who maintain radiotherapy and imaging systems in cancer centers.

Professional Development

Should You Acquire More Degrees or Certifications?

Some in HTM are unsure if they should pursue higher degrees or certifications. But the answer is nuanced, maintains HTM expert Binseng Wang. He shares his rationale here.

Certification

New Dental Repair Program Launches to Address Workforce Shortage

A new hybrid training program combines hands-on learning and online education to prepare technicians for careers in dental equipment repair.

Education

Texas State Technical College Enhances Biomedical Equipment Technology Program

The program will feature state-of-the-art equipment and a remodeled space designed to simulate real-world biomedical work environments.

Department Management

HTM Salary Survey 2024

Salaries rose in most HTM roles, with radiology equipment specialists hitting six figures across all regions. But directors saw pay declines, and heavy workloads remain a challenge. Despite this, job satisfaction is strong, and benefits improved. Read the full report for key insights.

Trade Associations

AAMI Releases Standard for College HTM Programs

AAMI’s new standard, ANSI/AAMI EQ110:2024, outlines minimum requirements for HTM educational programs, covering skills and training.