Fifty Rigel Medical 288 field service kits are being supplied to British Ministry of Defence medical servicing centers to help trainers instruct army, navy, and airforce technicians on how to use the testers properly in military theatres around the g
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William A. Hyman, ScD, PE The pros and cons of certification seem to be repeatedly debated in clinical engineering and biomedical technology circles. One such certification program is certification in clinical engineering, which is under the administration of the Healthcare Technology Certification Commission through its US Board of Certification in Clinical Engineering. This program is […]
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Biomeds seeking new avenues for broadening their career horizons can find opportunity in some traditionally unlikely places. Among them—the clinical laboratory. Those who learn the ins and outs of laboratory equipment servicing can put this distinct, specialized skill set to good use as field service reps for OEMs and at hospitals looking to reevaluate existing […]
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With the fall CBET testing date recently past, now is the time to begin preparation to become a certified biomedical equipment technician (CBET). But how does one begin the journey to obtain this career goal? This article will highlight several aspects you may be aware of but are definitely worth repeating. First, we will look […]
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Julie Kirst, Editor This month, we present the results of our annual compensation survey. In comparing salaries and comments from last year, there were noticeable changes—some that may not make as much sense as others. For instance, last year, a BMET 1 in the Pacific region had a salary that came in, on average, close […]
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