Although few would argue that a strong electronics background and an understanding of medical equipment are essential for success as a biomedical engineering technician, educator Joie Marhefka discusses two other skills that are critical for career success: networking and communication.
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The acceleration of the Internet of Things has brought us a world in which everything is connected to everything else and data becomes as available as oxygen—and as necessary. In this article, Zinwave’s Slavko Djukic shares key ways healthcare facilities can address their connectivity challenges.
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Hospitals and other healthcare entities have backup generators, lockdown procedures, and evacuation plans in case of outbreaks and natural disasters. And now they’re developing response and recovery plans for a new kind of rising threat—and one that especially targets medical devices: cyberattacks.
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It’s no surprise that HTM professionals must possess many skills that allow them to perform their jobs effectively. But in this article, biomed and author Joseph Panichello argues that service professionals must also brush up on their interpretation skills. Read on to learn more.
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ECRI Institute has announced the release of its annual Top 10 Hospital C-suite Watch List. The report helps healthcare leaders understand new and emerging innovations, including new apps to help treat opioid addiction, acuity-adaptable rooms, insertable cardiac monitors, and virtual reality for pediatric patients.
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