Bearded Biomed

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" Andrea Rincones & Sean Callahan join me for a Bearded Happy Hour! We discuss how A&G biomedical started, the market, and the future of the company. Other conversations spurred from talking about their experiences at FIME 2022,  and how to get medical devices to places in need. Not to mention laughs and several drinks amongst friends.  Andrea &am...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" I am joined by three amazing female Biomeds at the Bearded Round Table! Rhiannon Thurmond, Andrea Brainard, & Jennifer Vasquez all sit down to talk biomed with your bearded host. We discuss what its been like in their individual journeys, supporting the next generation, and just talk shop about being a BMET! Not to mention I have them play several o...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" I am joined by the team from PyCube to discuss asset management and the tools they utilize to give you a fighting chance in finding your equipment. Items like infusion pumps and telemetry boxes that we cant seem to locate , PyCube's asset management solution helps you keep track of it all. I share a biomed techs insight and concerns in managing the...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" On this episode I sit down with Al Moretti. Al has been one of our senior thought leaders holding down the biomed fray for decades and it was a pleasure talking shop with him beginning to end. Hope you enjoy the convo as I did!  Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLisOVWzYA0rq9UrYCz7fU7HNBjXgwc8DG

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" I am joined by Megan Strand from MD Publishing TechNation Magazine, ICE Magazine , YP at MD , and  soon to be revealed in the August issue: The 40 Under 40 list!  Megan speaks on the goals of empowering young professionals, building networks, and  celebrating the accomplishments of our biomed peers. Tune in and enjoy   Watch the video podcast on YouTube...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message"  I am joined by Steven Jaworski (Founder & Inventor) of the Bear Trap cable management system. First off, kudos to HTM's like Steven who recognize a need within the field, creates a solution, and goes all in to address that issue. The Bear trap is a customizable, multi-modality cable security solution that offers a simple, yet effective eleganc...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" My live walkthrough of the AAMI Exchange 2022 in San Antonio, Texas! It was an incredible experience that I will always remember. To all of my listeners and supporters that I met, it was a pleasure to chat it up with you. If I didn't see you at this conference it certainly won't be the last. Check the time stamps to get specific areas of inter...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" Its here folks, Season 2 has officially dropped! During the off season I have been working behind the scenes to invest in greater opportunities for the show moving forward. Your bearded host got married, attained the CHTM, got promoted, launched Bearded Biomed LLC, and put in an order for a 2022 Indian Scout Bobber. Not too shabby I must say. Now I&apos...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" Day one Live at the MD EXPO I am joined by Ira Lapides President of RPI &  Matt Emerson National Sales Director of HCG to discuss all things RPI. I've been a user of RPI for years and they are a tried and true parts solution for multiple modalities within the medical device market. I warmly welcome a company to this show that continuously impro...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" Live from the MD Expo: I am joined by Samuel Hill  Director of Product Marketing for Medigate by Claroty . We  discuss the benefits and uses of data analytics in regards to asset management in medical facilities. With over 100 data points captured by Medigate while integrating with your CMMS system its no wonder how impactful that data can be for biomed...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" The final episode to cap off the live show of the MD Expo. First, I am joined by two incredible women who exemplify entrepreneurship in every way.  Andrea Rincones & Gabriela Fajardo speak about their one stop shop medical supplier that is  A&G Biomedical. We discuss different services they offer, and the what the experience of two women jumping...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" This week I discuss how the interpretation of standards can differ between regulators, and how that has effected management of something as simple as power strips (SPREPT & RPT). Have you experienced different expectations from your accreditation inspectors? If so what was the circumstance I'm curious to hear your story? Oh and as for the clini...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" I am joined by the SmartTank team to discuss their device that really hits a lot of notable marks for a biomed test device. This device streamlines accurately testing capnometers and anesthesia gas monitors with a one stop shop approach. I had the opportunity to demo the SmartTank and had to share this with the biomed community. Listen and understand wh...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" This week I'm giving you some solo audio action. While I have truly enjoyed every guest on the show, I missed speaking to my awesome bearded community. I jump into a couple topics that have been on my mind for awhile (Retention) & (Lifecycle Management). Thanks for listening and allowing me to conduct my biomed therapy session once more!  Watch...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" A friend of the show Dustin Smith joins me to discuss navigating the relationship between the OEM and the HTM professional. We discuss the pre-procurement phase of capital asset negotiation, Right to Repair, vendor management, service escalation protocols, and more. I really enjoyed the knowledge dropped in this episode and I'm sure you will too!  ...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" This week I am joined by Heidi Horn & Dustin Smith from Nuvolo to discuss all things CMMS and how critical it is to the biomed field. We dive into some key components of Nuvolo along with some ways Nuvolo is giving back to the Biomed field. Sit back and enjoy my bearded listeners!  Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" I am joined with a biomed brother of mine that has been both a mentor and friend. SFC Tarpley takes up the mic discuss the all things in the realm of the 68A.  We discuss different faucets of the Army biomed and share knowledge about the field. 68A's lead the way!  Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLisOVWzYA0...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" The Bearded Biomed Podcast has hit the road! I take a trip to McKinney, Texas to visit David Braeutigam's Biomed program at Collin College. I spent the day speaking with students of two classes about the field and ended each class with a sit down with those students to share their experiences/thoughts on the field. I hope you enjoy listening becaus...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" I am joined by the creator of the Biomed 101 App Ivan Joyner. The app is available on the Google play and Apple store. Listen as we discuss how incredible this resource could be for the HTM field not only in the United States, but for the biomed world wide. It has been my pleasure to elevate a colleague doing big things and I encourage you to download t...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" Good day to all! In this episode, Danielle McGeary (VP of HTM Management AAMI) joins the show to talk about all the things AAMI is doing for the HTM field. We discuss topics such as the upcoming AAMI Expo, demographic survey results, apprenticeship programs, and so much more. Sit back, have a glass of your finest libation, and enjoy my friends!  Watch t...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" I am joined by a special guest Keri Stephens. She is the Chief Editor of 24x7 Magazine, my co-host on the 24x7 Magazines (MEDQOR) podcast, and the magic behind the annual HTM Salary Survey. We are diving into the results and sharing our thoughts on the biomed market. I would love to hear your thoughts on the survey @BeardedBiomed on Facebook and Twitter...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message"  In this episode, I speak on how incredible the HTM profession can be. I discuss the different avenues and layers of opportunities that await us. Plus I get to use cool words like multifaceted. Whether you are a current Biomed or an aspiring one the Biomed career is awesome!   Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLis...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" In this episode, I explore my grievances with the FUD surrounding the Right To Repair Movement. I take down each attempt of the half-baked arguments manufacturers, pundits, politicians, lobbyists, and trade associations use to thwart this movement. I'm not holding back on this one folks. The beard is metaphorically coming off!  Watch the video podc...

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" A selection of circumstances and short stories told by a certain bearded technician. For Bearded Biomed Merch https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeardedBiomed  Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLisOVWzYA0rq9UrYCz7fU7HNBjXgwc8DG

FAN MAIL: Send a "Bearded Message" The man, the myth, the legend David Braeutigam joins me to discuss all things Biomed as we take a dive into a multitude of topics.   Watch the video podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLisOVWzYA0rq9UrYCz7fU7HNBjXgwc8DG