Universal Medical Adds Field Service Engineer
Author: TechNation Staff
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Royal Philips has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for EchoNavigator R5.0 with DeviceGuide, an AI-powered software solution that assists physicians during one of interventional cardiology’s most technically demanding procedures – repairing leaking mitral valves through a minimally invasive approach.
Jeriah Griswold, B.S., BMET, recently shared on LinkedIn that he has accepted a Biomedical Equipment Technician II position at Jefferson Health.
The Health Technology Management Association of South Carolina (HTMA-SC) will host its Annual Symposium on April 22, 2026, at Trident Technical College, bringing together healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals from across the region for a full day of education, networking and industry insights.
Incredible Health, the largest AI company powering healthcare hiring, today released its 2026 Executive Report: AI and the Future of the Healthcare Workforce. Drawing on insights from hundreds of healthcare executive leaders and proprietary data from more than 1,500 U.S. healthcare employers and 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers on the Incredible Health marketplace, the report identifies a widening gap between ambition and execution.
Christie McDonald, RN, BSN, has started a new position as regional clinical manager at Agiliti. Agiliti is a company of 5,500+ passionate equipment management experts who believe every interaction has the power to change a life. We’ve built a brand that’s dedicated to optimizing clinical outcomes while relentlessly improving economic outcomes for our customers.
CompHealth’s division specializing in advanced practice, therapy, and laboratory staffing has achieved Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS) Certification from the Joint Commission, the nation’s leading independent accrediting body for health care organizations. CompHealth is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing brands.
“With a strong background in technical leadership and service operations, David will be leading our field service team to ensure exceptional customer support and operational excellence. He will play a key role in optimizing service performance, supporting our engineers in the field, and enhancing the experience we provide to our customers every day. We’re so excited to have you on our team and for what’s ahead!” the company posted on LinkedIn.
ZOLL, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, will highlight the latest sudden cardiac death research, case experiences for heart failure readmission reduction, and two Innovation Stage presentations at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.26), March 28-30, 2026. ZOLL will sponsor a slate of educational programs to engage and connect clinicians with emerging evidence and evolving practices in cardiac care:

