I'm sure some places ask interpersonal questions, but in NYC it's actually illegal. If it ain't about the job specifically they won't ask you. Also equipment scenarios aren't even asked, that's because every hospital has equipment that although do the same things, operate differently (new hospital have GE monitors, your old one has Philips, etc). Best thing you can do is be personable and show that you can work in a team, and also don't be negative about anyone, even if your old manager was an ass.
Thanks for your time and willingness to share your experience and knowledge on all of your videos. Very much appreciated and respected! From a BMET II / Field Service Specialist I.
Good video for a basic interview. However as a Biomed system director, I do not do a typical interview. I have perfected my interviews, that we can have a conversation and I get what I need from you without the pressure of the tell me about a time when questions. One thing I do want to share, remember no matter what there is nothing to be nervous about. If you are there for an interview they have already shown some sort of interest. (Yes even that first interview, I cast aside 20-30 resumes before I ever make a call, more on this later) This is now your time. You need to approach your interview with the mentality of do I want to be a part of this team. Do I want to spend 40-50 hours a week with these people. If you are not turning down positions offered you are not being selective enough. I turned down 3 positions, before I accepted my current role. They were just not the right fit. Also something that was really underplayed was that peer interview, this will be the group you interact with the most. If you do not get this peer interview run away from that position. When you get that peer interview it need to be just that. I would ask that you can have that conversation without leaders present. You need to ask what your peers think about management. They will give you a much better answer if the boss is not sitting there with them. And a good leader will have no problem allowing this because they trust the team to do what’s right. The next thing pay attention to what is not being said. You ask “how much overtime is there?” If they tell you OT is expected, or there is unlimited OT opportunities. What is this telling you? One they have over committed, or they are not staffed properly. Two they are not running a department that is operating at a high level of efficiency. Or three they take those that want to work with doing the jobs of those that don’t want to work. This all points back to bad leadership. Let’s say the flip side it true, they tell you we do not offer overtime at all. Well this could be that they are over budget, they are over staffed (doubtful since they are hiring) under utilized within the organization, and many other factors that are really not conveying a healthy department. The ideal answer to the OT question is more along the lines of, we strive to minimize OT, however there are times it is required, or offered on a voluntary basis for projects, ect. Also be worried about the comments of we are all like family. Your not family your co-workers. You may get along well, but at the end of the day your not family. I’ll end this long drawn out comment on a 2 year old video to say. Before you ever worry about the interview, your resume needs to be 100% on point. In the probably thousands of Resumes, will hit delete on most. This is your first impression and your best representation of yourself. If you can’t have the formatting correct, or can’t put the job title in and the name of the company you are applying to, delete. If you don’t put a phone number delete. If you exceed 2 pages delete. If your resume does not inspire me to find out more, delete. If you have 2 lines that should have been on page 1 on page 2, delete. You have 18 blank lines adding a blank page to your resume, delete. And finally, if you saved the file as “resume” or “biomed resume” or any variation of, you may get an interview if that’s your only issue. But they tech that uses thier name and the position as the file name, they get a call and are a top priority. Because I can hit save, and easily find your resume in the 10-15 I may be calling. You just saved me that little bit of time from haveing to create my own file name to save your resume, to distinguish it from the 14 others listed as “resume” So please spend time and mail Down that resume. You will never get to the interview if you do not impress them with the resume. Go look up “yahoo CEO Resume” and when you find hers. If you do that you will catch the attention of that manager/he lady, or whoever’s it is and you will get calls.
Hey man just stumbled upon your channel yesterday and happy that i did because im about to start my journey to becoming a BMET. Firstly, id like to thank you for making videos about the ins and outs of this industry, it makes it feel not as intimidating knowing that other people have similar experiences im about to encounter. Also, in the next few weeks im about to start my 6 month certificate program. I would like to start working entry level somewhere but i know my opportunity for advancements might not be an option with my current experience/education. Guess what im trying to ask is, is there any advice as to what i should do after so that i can advance and have more opportunity? Thanks again for your time
As always Good vid bud and thanks for the info and your consistency their is very little information about being a biomed and their roles on RUclips and you are a beacon of knowledge for us the students and future biomeds. I"m wondering can you make a video on the role of a BMET that works for a hospital vs a BMET that works independently or for a private company. Thanks in advance and have a great day .
Really thrilled I found your youtube. I’m 31 yrs old and currently pharmacy tech at a hospital now looking into taking intro to biomed, DC Circuit analysis and computer apps for tech this fall semester at my local community college Utilizing hospital tuition reimbursement to obtain an associate’s in biomed engineering. Do you think I’m in the right direction towards a career in bmet?
No need to apologize. We are grateful you do this at all. It’s very hard to find videos on biomed that are current. Thank you and thank you for standing up for what’s right 🙏🏻 Also. I am two classes away to transferring to a college where I can start biomed classes. I read that it’s good to volunteer before getting hiring, but are there any chances a few classes in and some volunteering I could get hired ?
As a biomed 1 or as a biomed apprentice sure you can get a position. What area are you considering a biomed position in? I know people around the country that might be able to direct you better than myself.
Great video! Very informative. Looking for a career change but, I'm in my late 40's. Would you recommend this career path? I'm mechanically inclined and an avid DIYer. Thanks in advance.
Job security, wages well above national average and high demand in an air conditioned environment- and you get to actually help real people. Yes. Absolutely.
Just found your channel. Great stuff! I'm located in Australia. It sounds like USA have a lot of biomeds per hospital? How big are your teams normally? I look after a 170 bed private hospital with 1500 asset without any other biomeds. Not sure if that is normal for you as well, and you're just referencing large hospitals? I started managing my own hospital after only one year of industry experience, and have never had formal OEM training on specific equipment. It was a steep learning curve!
@@BetterBiomedChannel Interesting. Can you quickly break down your biomed levels? I work on pretty much anything thrown at me. Anaesthetic machines, vents, piped medical gas systems, supply pendants, central monitoring/networks, etc. Should probably mention I'm 5yrs in now. Not that fresh into the field.
Thank you for that informative tips.100% much appreciated… Im from the Philippines and a Biomed practitioner..Just want to ask questions sir if you don’t mind, 1. Is their AAMI certification and accreditation in Asia? 2. My parents is a U.S citizen and my brother who is a nurse practitioner in L.A.,Sir is their a company in states who is willing to petition applicants coming from abroad?, wherein applicants is willing to shoulder expenses for the visa? Thank you sir.
I'm an electrician who can do some electronics like smps repairs. Is there any way for me to become a biomed through online education? Your answer will be greatly appreciated.
Hi, I'm from São Paulo, I work in the field of medical equipment maintenance. I work in clinical engineering at a hospital and I come looking for information about working in the area in the USA. I am trained as a technician in Mechatronics. More work in the area with a record of over 5 years.
Carl, there is a process for getting a work Visa for the USA - although I have no idea where to start. I do know that clinical engineering/ medical repair has an easier immigration (from my talks with people who actually went through the immigration process).
If I have experience as an aviation electronics technician from the military and a bachelor's of science in economics, do I have a chance to get a biomed tech job?
Hello, my name is John and soon to be retired military. There is something that draws me toward the BMET occupation and I hope to start school in May 2021. You have become my mentor in all this because your videos are super informative. My question is, what type of equipment does a general level 1 BMET encounter on a daily bases?
BMET 1 can work on a HUGE variety of equipment - depending on their willingness and capability to be trained. Infusion Pumps, patient warmers, patient monitors etc are most likely.
@@BetterBiomedChannel I asked exactly what it was and the instructor said basically he shows us how to do what the lesson is for the day one on one and then we will experiment around in the lab while he stands by if we need any help. Sounds strange to me but not as strange as I thought. How were your courses structured while in the military?
Excellent question. What state are you thinking about applying in? There are some excellent videos on RUclips for Canadians seeking employment in the USA. There are so many variables that I dont know where to start.
Thinking of South Carolina or Virginia beach area. In Canada we don’t have biomed 1,2,3 level. If you don’t mind? Ball park figure what is the salary range for biomed 2 and 3 in states? Thanks.
@@denniss4455 I know people in SC if you're interested in seriously looking. Bmet 1 ~ $40 -45k. BMET 2 ~ $50 - 60K. BMET3 ~$55K-100+K depending on your experience and education
Also, join your state or local Biomed / Medical Equipment Association. Helped me gain two internships in two states years ago and great for networking.
you're so real for being this transparent, its difficult to find honest youtubers like you, thank you
I'm sure some places ask interpersonal questions, but in NYC it's actually illegal. If it ain't about the job specifically they won't ask you. Also equipment scenarios aren't even asked, that's because every hospital has equipment that although do the same things, operate differently (new hospital have GE monitors, your old one has Philips, etc). Best thing you can do is be personable and show that you can work in a team, and also don't be negative about anyone, even if your old manager was an ass.
Thanks for sharing your experience, this video has good things in it. Also helping me for my first interview, cheers mate!
All the support for you MAN
Thanks for your time and willingness to share your experience and knowledge on all of your videos.
Very much appreciated and respected! From a BMET II / Field Service Specialist I.
Thanks for writing
All love and support Justin
I share your video on my LinkedIn page , because of that was very helpfull
Good video for a basic interview. However as a Biomed system director, I do not do a typical interview. I have perfected my interviews, that we can have a conversation and I get what I need from you without the pressure of the tell me about a time when questions.
One thing I do want to share, remember no matter what there is nothing to be nervous about. If you are there for an interview they have already shown some sort of interest. (Yes even that first interview, I cast aside 20-30 resumes before I ever make a call, more on this later) This is now your time. You need to approach your interview with the mentality of do I want to be a part of this team. Do I want to spend 40-50 hours a week with these people. If you are not turning down positions offered you are not being selective enough. I turned down 3 positions, before I accepted my current role. They were just not the right fit.
Also something that was really underplayed was that peer interview, this will be the group you interact with the most. If you do not get this peer interview run away from that position. When you get that peer interview it need to be just that. I would ask that you can have that conversation without leaders present. You need to ask what your peers think about management. They will give you a much better answer if the boss is not sitting there with them. And a good leader will have no problem allowing this because they trust the team to do what’s right.
The next thing pay attention to what is not being said. You ask “how much overtime is there?” If they tell you OT is expected, or there is unlimited OT opportunities. What is this telling you? One they have over committed, or they are not staffed properly. Two they are not running a department that is operating at a high level of efficiency. Or three they take those that want to work with doing the jobs of those that don’t want to work. This all points back to bad leadership.
Let’s say the flip side it true, they tell you we do not offer overtime at all. Well this could be that they are over budget, they are over staffed (doubtful since they are hiring) under utilized within the organization, and many other factors that are really not conveying a healthy department.
The ideal answer to the OT question is more along the lines of, we strive to minimize OT, however there are times it is required, or offered on a voluntary basis for projects, ect.
Also be worried about the comments of we are all like family. Your not family your co-workers. You may get along well, but at the end of the day your not family.
I’ll end this long drawn out comment on a 2 year old video to say. Before you ever worry about the interview, your resume needs to be 100% on point. In the probably thousands of Resumes, will hit delete on most. This is your first impression and your best representation of yourself. If you can’t have the formatting correct, or can’t put the job title in and the name of the company you are applying to, delete. If you don’t put a phone number delete. If you exceed 2 pages delete. If your resume does not inspire me to find out more, delete. If you have 2 lines that should have been on page 1 on page 2, delete. You have 18 blank lines adding a blank page to your resume, delete. And finally, if you saved the file as “resume” or “biomed resume” or any variation of, you may get an interview if that’s your only issue. But they tech that uses thier name and the position as the file name, they get a call and are a top priority. Because I can hit save, and easily find your resume in the 10-15 I may be calling. You just saved me that little bit of time from haveing to create my own file name to save your resume, to distinguish it from the 14 others listed as “resume”
So please spend time and mail
Down that resume. You will never get to the interview if you do not impress them with the resume. Go look up “yahoo CEO Resume” and when you find hers. If you do that you will catch the attention of that manager/he lady, or whoever’s it is and you will get calls.
Hey man just stumbled upon your channel yesterday and happy that i did because im about to start my journey to becoming a BMET. Firstly, id like to thank you for making videos about the ins and outs of this industry, it makes it feel not as intimidating knowing that other people have similar experiences im about to encounter. Also, in the next few weeks im about to start my 6 month certificate program. I would like to start working entry level somewhere but i know my opportunity for advancements might not be an option with my current experience/education. Guess what im trying to ask is, is there any advice as to what i should do after so that i can advance and have more opportunity? Thanks again for your time
Good video, keep up the great up
To date information about Biomed.
Thankyou for this! Watching all your vids rn bc I’m interested in going to college for it
Good luck with your studies
As always Good vid bud and thanks for the info and your consistency their is very little information about being a biomed and their roles on RUclips and you are a beacon of knowledge for us the students and future biomeds. I"m wondering can you make a video on the role of a BMET that works for a hospital vs a BMET that works independently or for a private company. Thanks in advance and have a great day .
That's an excellent idea.
Thank you, for the knowledge you share, help me a lot in my interviews
Thanks for taking the time to write back
Really thrilled I found your youtube. I’m 31 yrs old and currently pharmacy tech at a hospital now looking into taking intro to biomed, DC Circuit analysis and computer apps for tech this fall semester at my local community college
Utilizing hospital tuition reimbursement to obtain an associate’s in biomed engineering. Do you think I’m in the right direction towards a career in bmet?
Of course, you're on the right track! Check out my biomwd basics playliat to get ahead quickly and easily
@@BetterBiomedChannel alrighty will do and thanks
No need to apologize. We are grateful you do this at all. It’s very hard to find videos on biomed that are current. Thank you and thank you for standing up for what’s right 🙏🏻
Also. I am two classes away to transferring to a college where I can start biomed classes. I read that it’s good to volunteer before getting hiring, but are there any chances a few classes in and some volunteering I could get hired ?
As a biomed 1 or as a biomed apprentice sure you can get a position. What area are you considering a biomed position in? I know people around the country that might be able to direct you better than myself.
Thanks for the info just got my second interview!
Great video. Thanks
Great video! Very informative. Looking for a career change but, I'm in my late 40's. Would you recommend this career path? I'm mechanically inclined and an avid DIYer. Thanks in advance.
Job security, wages well above national average and high demand in an air conditioned environment- and you get to actually help real people. Yes. Absolutely.
Really liked the vid diffently stuff I was wondering
It's really great to watch all of your videos
I have some personal queries , can I discuss with you
Abetterbiomed@gmail.com
Ty for this information I appreciate it.
Thanks a lot
Be successful ✨ 💯
I trust you brother.
Just found your channel. Great stuff!
I'm located in Australia. It sounds like USA have a lot of biomeds per hospital? How big are your teams normally?
I look after a 170 bed private hospital with 1500 asset without any other biomeds. Not sure if that is normal for you as well, and you're just referencing large hospitals?
I started managing my own hospital after only one year of industry experience, and have never had formal OEM training on specific equipment. It was a steep learning curve!
Most places would have a single biomed 3 for 170 bed hospital. There is a steep learning curve when you are completely alone.. Thanks for watching
@@BetterBiomedChannel Interesting. Can you quickly break down your biomed levels?
I work on pretty much anything thrown at me. Anaesthetic machines, vents, piped medical gas systems, supply pendants, central monitoring/networks, etc.
Should probably mention I'm 5yrs in now. Not that fresh into the field.
GREAT CONTENT
Thank you for that informative tips.100% much appreciated… Im from the Philippines and a Biomed practitioner..Just want to ask questions sir if you don’t mind, 1. Is their AAMI certification and accreditation in Asia? 2. My parents is a U.S citizen and my brother who is a nurse practitioner in L.A.,Sir is their a company in states who is willing to petition applicants coming from abroad?, wherein applicants is willing to shoulder expenses for the visa? Thank you sir.
Thank you for sharing.
Great content
I got my first interview today! Thank you so much for doing this
I'm an electrician who can do some electronics like smps repairs. Is there any way for me to become a biomed through online education? Your answer will be greatly appreciated.
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology
@@BetterBiomedChannel i wonder if they'd accept students from abroad. I'm from the Maldives
@@roseelectronics4582 please reach out to them. Excellent staff over at CBET
@@BetterBiomedChannel yeah. That's what i should do. Thank you for answering my questions. I just love electronics.
Hi, I'm from São Paulo, I work in the field of medical equipment maintenance. I work in clinical engineering at a hospital and I come looking for information about working in the area in the USA. I am trained as a technician in Mechatronics. More work in the area with a record of over 5 years.
Carl, there is a process for getting a work Visa for the USA - although I have no idea where to start. I do know that clinical engineering/ medical repair has an easier immigration (from my talks with people who actually went through the immigration process).
If I have experience as an aviation electronics technician from the military and a bachelor's of science in economics, do I have a chance to get a biomed tech job?
Absolutely. Write me at abetterbiomed@gmail.com
Please how may acquire international certificate on BMET? I've already obtained my first degree in Biomedical Technology here in my country.
So what led to your working in the industry?
A cheating girlfriend. I wanted change so I joined the military. I want to fix things - yet be near lots of ladies = medical repair!
Hello, my name is John and soon to be retired military. There is something that draws me toward the BMET occupation and I hope to start school in May 2021. You have become my mentor in all this because your videos are super informative. My question is, what type of equipment does a general level 1 BMET encounter on a daily bases?
BMET 1 can work on a HUGE variety of equipment - depending on their willingness and capability to be trained. Infusion Pumps, patient warmers, patient monitors etc are most likely.
Did you get your 4 year degree or 2 year? I’m planning on just getting my 2 year.
I'm military trained
@@BetterBiomedChannel my electronic classes are independent study as well as some of my other classes for the biomed program. Is that normal?
@@daltondelaney9534 independent study? Not normal.
@@BetterBiomedChannel I asked exactly what it was and the instructor said basically he shows us how to do what the lesson is for the day one on one and then we will experiment around in the lab while he stands by if we need any help. Sounds strange to me but not as strange as I thought. How were your courses structured while in the military?
What is the process for Canadian biomed applying to USA biomed job?
Excellent question. What state are you thinking about applying in? There are some excellent videos on RUclips for Canadians seeking employment in the USA. There are so many variables that I dont know where to start.
Thinking of South Carolina or Virginia beach area. In Canada we don’t have biomed 1,2,3 level. If you don’t mind? Ball park figure what is the salary range for biomed 2 and 3 in states? Thanks.
@@denniss4455 I know people in SC if you're interested in seriously looking. Bmet 1 ~ $40 -45k. BMET 2 ~ $50 - 60K. BMET3 ~$55K-100+K depending on your experience and education
Does a bmet have to be available 247?
Depends On the hospital
Do you have any advice on obtain an internship?
Contact your local hospital and ask to speak to someone from biomed. Contact a biomed through LinkedIn and ask for local information.
Good luck.
Also, join your state or local Biomed / Medical Equipment Association.
Helped me gain two internships in two states years ago and great for networking.
So real
Job for freshers 😢