How does one get training in the ultrasound field? I am a biomedical technician but have been permanently laid off from a hospital. I would be interested in working for a manufacturer but need the training. Any advice would be...
Read MoreThe newborns of obese pregnant women suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit than those born to obese mothers without the sleep disorder, reports a study published online.
Read MorePatients with irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) are difficult to image with computerized tomography (CT). To address this challenge, Carnegie Hill Radiology, New York, installed the Aquilion PRIME 160 series from Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc,.
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Patrick Lynch, CBET, CCE, HIT Pro/PW, CPHIMS You may notice that my name has a number of new letters after it. They are evidence that even an old dog such as myself can learn new tricks. After many years in this field, I find myself in need of new formal training to keep up with […]
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Kurt Woock Equipment does not always work as it ought to. Machines wear out or become outdated. Parts break unexpectedly. On those occasions, biomedical equipment technicians use their training, familiarity with the equipment, and manuals to help find the path back to up-and-running. Clinical/biomedical engineering associations do not always work as they ought to. Members […]
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