HTM Insider

Join Chyrill from MultiMedical Systems as she talks with Donald Armstrong, Technical Training Manager at Renovo Solutions, LLC. They discuss his experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of medical equipment maintenance and the future of healthcare. Learn about medical equipment repair and the significance of biomedical engineering in today's healthcare landscape.==========Learn mor...

What causes scope damage—and how can biomeds prevent it? In this episode of HTM Insider, host Chyrill Sandrini welcomes back Frank Majerowicz, Co-Founder and Partner at Fibertech Medical, for part two of their endoscope series. Together, they unpack the mechanical realities inside flexible endoscopes, and what HTM professionals can do to reduce repair costs, minimize downtime, and support patient...

Why do biomeds need to understand endoscopes? In this episode, Frank Majerowicz breaks down the components, costs, and critical care techniques every technician should know. In this first of a two-part series, HTM Insider host Chyrill Sandrini is joined by Frank Majerowicz, co-founder of FiberTech Medical, to demystify the flexible endoscope. With over 35 years of experience in endoscope repair an...

Planning your medical device disposal is not only important, but also will save many compliance headaches. Patrick Kelly, CEO of PLAN Medical joins HTM Insider to discuss the ins and outs of medical device disposal, the services provided by PLAN Medical, and the importance of putting a plan in place for disposing of your medical devices once they've completed their lifecycles. Whether you'...

Have you ever wondered what a day in a hospital biomed specialist looks like? Allison Woolford, CBET, joins your host Chyrill Sandrini of Multimedical Systems to explore this and more. Topics covered include a video of a typical day in Allison's job, a discussion of the challenges faced by women working in a male dominated field, and the importance of documentation. Learn more about MMS: https://m...

Welcome to HTM Insider, where we explore the latest in healthcare technology maintenance and clinical engineering! In this episode, Matt Bassuk of NVRT Labs joins to talk about how they are using the power of XR and AI to create new and valuable learning experiences for clinical engineers around the country. Matt shares some of the exciting developments his team has made, how some of the latest up...

Have you ever wished there was a group highlighting and lifting up female leaders in the healthcare technology management field? Kim Rowland, Amber Sportsman, and Adrianna England join Chyrill Sandrini of MMS to discuss what Women in Leadership is, how you can get involved, and where you can find them at upcoming HTM events, like MD Expo!

In this episode of HTM Insider , host Chyrill Sandrini sits down with Jose Zambrano, a seasoned healthcare technology management (HTM) professional with nearly 30 years of experience, to discuss his remarkable journey from biomed tech to leadership within Kaiser Permanente. Jose shares personal stories about the challenges and triumphs of continuing his education, the importance of mentorship, and...

Keeping up as a HTM can be difficult - between maintaining certifications, addressing new and existing PMs, and staying up to date with manufacturer policies and requirements, there is a lot to juggle. Industry veteran Thomas Flaherty joins Chyrill Sandrini to discuss how he's followed the HTM career path, his philosophy on work, and his advice to managers in the biomed field.

In this episode of HTM Insider, we talk to Jennifer Chester, Biomed II at Crothall Health as well as Founder of NextJenn TechMom's Mobile Discovery Museum and Author of Bella's Big Fix. Jennifer joins to discuss how she started her career in the HTM field, her experience in the industry, and how she's educating the next generation about HTM as a career option. Join us as we discuss all...

Welcome to HTM Insider, the podcast dedicated to bringing you insights from the heart of the healthcare technology management field. In this episode, Chyrill Sandrini from Multi Medical Systems is joined by Phillip Villegas, a seasoned Navy veteran and a beacon in the biomedical equipment technician community. Phillip shares his passion for organizing impactful networking events that connect activ...

Career development as a biomed is a crucial part of growth. In this episode of HTM Insider, JC Newell and Almetha Ford share their experiences with aiding in younger biomeds career journeys. JC and Almetha cover topics from networking, collaboration with other departments, and continued education. JC and Almetha also give some tips for how to build relationships with folks from other departments w...

Biomedical engineering, Clinical Engineering, HTM and IT all have parts to play in ensuring hospitals are protected against cyberattacks. Join your host Chyrill Sandrini as she talks through the complex challenge of maintaining safe hospitals and the division of labor between all of the different groups involved with patient safety in todays world of IoMT devices. This is part 1 of 2 of Chyrill&#3...

Join Chyrill Sandrini of MMS on HTM Insider as she talks to Shawn Molloy, the Director of Clinical Engineering at the University of Chicago about training and retaining new employees in the medical technology field, his experience bringing in new biomedical technicians, and gender diversity in the BMET industry. Shawn stresses the importance of expanding job searches beyond traditional candidates,...

Steve Ellithorpe, Executive Director of Clinical Technology Services at Providence, joined your host Chyrill Sandrini to discuss how BMETs and HTMs can prepare for the new wave of technology coming to the healthcare sector, along with the current challenges clinical engineers are facing, including an aging workforce, new cybersecurity threats, and the need for collaboration between clinical engine...

AI is the hot topic in the technology sphere, but what happens when it comes to the hospital? Join our host, Chyrill Sandrini, as she speaks with Pete D'Addio, Director of Enterprise Technology at Moffitt Cancer Center, to learn more about how industry leaders are viewing AI's impact on healthcare. Pete and Chyrill cover the challenges, risks, and benefits of implementing AI in healthcare,...

In this episode of HTM Insider, we're talking to Kevin Lynskey, Vice President of Operations at Hero Biz. Kevin has over 20 years of experience in the Biomedical Technician Operations space, but today he's sharing the new Discord community he's helped create. Join us as we walkthrough what Discord is, how it works, how you can join and why you should join. All of this and more in this...

Welcome to another insightful episode of HTM Insider, your go-to podcast for all things healthcare technology management. I'm your host, Chyrill Sandrini, from MultiMedical Systems, and today we have a remarkable guest who is a true powerhouse in the industry. I've been following her incredible journey since 2016 when she was in Fresno, California, and now she manages at least nine healthc...

Delve into the fascinating realm of Clinical Forensics Engineering in this thought-provoking podcast episode. Our guest, Matt Baretich, shares real-life insights from his experiences as a biomedical engineer dealing with medical device-related incidents. Explore the process of incident investigation, from securing the equipment to preserving crucial evidence for analysis. Understand the role of HT...

Join Chyrill Sandrini, host of HTM Insider, as she interviews Bill Degg, a healthcare technology management leader, in this exciting episode. Bill shares his journey in the industry, starting from his early days at a home medical equipment company to his current role as a facilities manager. He discusses how he got into the field at the age of 15, his experiences working with mentors who guided hi...

In this video, Tim Cordes and Shane Cooper from the U of Kansas Health System discuss creating the new biomedical pipeline. They cover topics such as attrition rate, biomedical engineering, and healthcare technology management. If you're interested in biomedical technology management or biomedical engineering, be sure to watch this video! It will give you an overview of the important topics an...

In this video, we're sharing with you what you need to know about the Omnibus Bill and how to prepare for its effects. This massive bill contains a huge number of changes and updates, so it's important to be aware of everything that's included. If you're planning on being in the health care industry in the near future, then you need to watch this video! We hope this podcast will he...

Have you thought about continuing your education as a biomed? Angela Bennett, CHTM, Sr. Site Manager at TRIMEDX, joins us to talk about why you should consider getting a higher certification, how to do it, and what resources are available to you.  Join us as we discuss all this and more on the latest episode of HTM Insider   =====   Learn more about MMS: https://multimedicalsystems....

Are you in the Gulf Coast? Join us and the FBS at their annual symposium, held at the Grand Floridian from December 2nd to 4th!   Admission is free, and you can select your classes and set up your schedule using the information at https://fbsonline.net/

The attrition rate in the biomed/HTM industry is high, but Mayra Becerra, the BioMed Girl, is bringing the industry to the next generation with her YouTube and social media channels.   Check out Mayra's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBioMedGirl  Prefer to watch? Check out HTM Insider on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@multimedicalsystems  Learn more about MultiMedical Syste...