EDUCATION
Friday
May 8
8:30-9:30 am
Challenges and Opportunities of Gas Flow Measurement and Ventilator Testing
This presentation explores the challenges faced by biomedical professionals while testing ventilators and anesthesia machines. It covers many critical settings and measurements i.e. gas type, gas standards, trigger settings and various other measurement parameters.
Kerwin Sanger, Business Development Director and Daniel Benz, Managing Director, IMT Analytics Inc.
8:30-9:30 am
30, 60, 90 days, and Beyond: Successful Orientation and Retention
The first 90 days are critical in the success of new hires. Individuals need to be provided with an orientation plan that outlines detailed expectations and how to be successful. Leaders must provide clear and concise steps, ensure they meet human resource requirements, and conduct routine follow-up with new hires. Many times, the loss of talented staff in a short period of time can be traced to an ineffective orientation plan and lack of leadership follow-up.
Mike Busdicker, CHTM, FACHE, HTM Leader
8:30-9:30 am
Inventory Management in HTM: Building Accurate, Actionable, and Sustainable Asset Data
This presentation teaches HTM professionals how to build and sustain a high-accuracy medical equipment inventory using practical methods that eliminate gaps, variation, and duplication. It covers core inventory management elements—asset identification, data standardization, reconciliation with capital and financial systems, and workflows that keep inventory accurate over time through intake processes, validation cycles, and cross-department collaboration. Attendees will learn how strong inventory practices improve compliance, reduce service costs, strengthen capital planning, and create an audit-ready foundation for effective HTM program governance.
Benjamin Lewis, CEO, TechniHealth Solutions
10:00-11:00 am
Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership Challenge
There are thousands of webinars, conference sessions, classrooms, online courses, and gurus ready to teach us how to be leaders, work as a team, and communicate. Admittedly, I’ve contributed to this treasure-trove of content. We listen intently and take copious notes, then hope we execute correctly when we return to the workplace. It occurs to me, though, that what we need is a means of testing our skills in a way that doesn’t risk disruption of real-world operations. A simulation that allows us to observe ourselves and others in situations that require effective communication, active teamwork, and empathetic leadership. Welcome to the tangram simulator.
Carol Davis-Smith, President, Carol Davis-Smith & Associates, LLC
10:00-11:00 am
Medical Device Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This presentation is intended to explain the fundamentals of a medical device cybersecurity program and assist with demonstrating milestones and recommendations throughout the HTM cybersecurity journey.
Lynn Holland, Director of Biomed/HTM and Jessica Pitterka, MSCIA, Clinical Asset Defense Engineer, HonorHealth
10:00-11:00 am
Risks of Embedded Operating Systems on Medical Devices
This presentation explains the risks associated with outdated software in medical devices. It discusses how unsupported embedded operating systems can create cybersecurity vulnerabilities, compromise patient safety, and disrupt clinical operations. Attendees will gain an understanding of why outdated software persists in healthcare technology and the real-world impacts it can have. The session also highlights practical strategies and shared responsibilities for reducing risk and improving device lifecycle management.
Samantha Paquette, Biomedical IoMT Specialist, Banner Health
2:00-3:00 pm
Shaping the Future (The path from BMET to CRES)
This presentation outlines a practical and repeatable career pathway from Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) to Imaging Service Engineer (ISE) and ultimately to CRES certification. It explores the skills, mindset, training, and mentorship required to successfully transition into imaging roles while highlighting the growing workforce demand and career value of imaging specialization. The session also examines the role organizations play in supporting development through structured training, mentorship, and investment in people. Attendees will gain actionable insights, real-world lessons learned, and access to training and certification resources to support imaging career growth.
Keith Hall, Director Biomedical Services, Intelas Health
2:00-3:00 pm
IT Essentials for HTM
This presentation covers essential IT knowledge for biomedical engineers and explains how IT skills support daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and locating networked medical devices. It also emphasizes cross-training and collaboration to close the gap between IT/networking and biomed teams.
Tucker Brinkman, Medical Device Vulnerability Management Specialist, HonorHealth
2:00-3:00 pm
Empowering HTM: Growth Through Effective Communication
Participants will explore various listening and communication styles, gaining awareness of their tendencies while learning to recognize the styles of others. With this insight, they’ll be equipped to adjust their communication approach for greater clarity, connection, and effectiveness.
David Francoeur, HTM Leader and Speaker
3:15-4:15 pm
Strategic Sourcing for Healthcare Technology Management
Attendees will be provided guidance on developing a sourcing strategy for vendors/business partners. The “cheapest” price provider may or may not be the right business partner for you, your patients and your employer. Developing a win-win strategy provides long-lasting and trusting relationships that meet the needs of fiscal and quality constraints that are necessary in today’s healthcare environment.
