Registered nurse, public speaker and author Donna Wilk Cardillo once said: “Nursing is not for everyone. It takes a very strong, intelligent, and compassionate person to take on the ills of the world with passion and purpose and work to maintain the health and well being of the planet. No wonder we’re exhausted at the end of the day.”
Author: K. Richard Douglas
In a field where a multi-meter, screwdriver or needle nose pliers may be common tools of the trade, the focus of issues and sweeping changes rarely have anything to do with tools or how they are used. The issues are rarely related to technology. The focus is often centered on soft skills or staffing, new regulations or budgetary concerns.
Sometimes, HTM professionals make it into the professional spotlight not only for what they do on the job, but based on a combination of things. There are many biomeds who volunteer their time away from work as well. Ben Fletcher, BMET II, a biomedical engineer with Aramark Healthcare Technologies, who works at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, is a good example.
In southeast Fort Collins, Colorado, sits one of Banner Health’s newest medical facilities in the state. A full-service, acute-care hospital, Banner Fort Collins Medical Center offers emergency care, surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, intensive care and many other services. The two-story facility includes 24 patient beds, two operating rooms and 17 pre-operative and post-anesthesia rooms.
For some people, it’s not enough to run a 5K race. In a culture of couch potatoes, running a 5K should be an accomplishment, while getting a good dose of cardio exercise. But, the challenge may leave some wanting more. Like the participants in the popular TV show “American Ninja,” the challenge of testing one’s endurance and strength to the nth degree is more appealing.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are served by the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Health System, comprised of six major campuses, specialty institutes and continuing care centers. The health care system is affiliated with major academic institutions. Those medical schools include Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medical College.
Diving into the biomed profession headfirst was Staff Sergeant Michael Muschong’s indication that he trusted the word of his Air Force recruiter; it was just that simple. Muschong is the Medical Maintenance Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge at the 366th Medical Group, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
In January of 2012, TechNation ran a cover story titled “Biomeds Give Back – Surprising ways to use your skills for the greater good,” that looked at ways that HTM professionals could volunteer their time with worthy organizations. Many of these organizations provide medical care or reconditioned medical equipment to hospitals in developing countries.
It’s a fact that structure in our lives can reduce stress and keep us on track. Better yet, a structured approach to a goal can get us there with a higher probability of success. It is with these facts in mind that AAMI developed a guide to career advancement. Career advancement can mean many things, but the goal is to do something that is fulfilling and meaningful.
In market economics, a popular theme is the concept of competition and its positive impact on the prices consumers pay. When airlines merge, it is not beyond the pale to anticipate higher prices as competitive pressures ease and the whim of a few major players dictates the fares and fees in that industry. It’s not a good day for the paying public when a few major players dictate the market’s pricing.
