Career Latest Topicshttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/forum/4-career/Career Latest TopicsenTips for getting into the field?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2532-tips-for-getting-into-the-field/ Any tips for getting into the field? Any particular degree or path I should take to become a BMET?

]]>2532Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:28:44 +0000What certifications do you have?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/125-what-certifications-do-you-have/ Do you have a CBET, CABT, CHTM, CRES, CLES, CCE or any other biomed related certifications?

]]>125Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:38:00 +0000How do you plan on growing?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/67-how-do-you-plan-on-growing/ How do you plan on growing? Do you have an end game in site whether it be more specialized, FSE, management, different industry?

]]>67Fri, 10 May 2024 01:16:56 +0000Best training reference for 12-lead ECG placement during onboarding?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1266-best-training-reference-for-12-lead-ecg-placement-during-onboarding/ We’re reviewing some onboarding material for new techs and support staff who may need a quick refresher on ECG setup basics. One area that still seems to cause avoidable errors is chest lead placement, especially V1-V6.

A few checkpoints we’ve been emphasizing are:

  • V1: 4th intercostal space, right sternal border

  • V2: 4th intercostal space, left sternal border

  • V4: 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line

  • V3: midpoint between V2 and V4

  • V5: same horizontal level as V4, anterior axillary line

  • V6: same horizontal level as V4, midaxillary line

One practical reminder that helps a lot is placing V4 before V3, since V3 is defined by the midpoint between V2 and V4. I also like having one reference that includes artifact troubleshooting and common placement mistakes, since poor tracings are often caused by setup issues rather than equipment failure.

This guide on 12 lead ecg placement is one of the more complete summaries I’ve seen for training purposes.

What do you all use for onboarding or annual competency refreshers?

]]>1266Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:34:10 +0000Do you prefer working as an in-house, third party, or field service?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/270-do-you-prefer-working-as-an-in-house-third-party-or-field-service/ What are some of the pros and cons of each and which do you prefer?

]]>270Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:38:32 +0000What resources do you use for continue education?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/562-what-resources-do-you-use-for-continue-education/ What are some good websites and resources for classes and continuing education?

]]>562Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:30 +0000Jobs prior to biomed?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/87-jobs-prior-to-biomed/ What did you do for work prior to biomed?

]]>87Wed, 15 May 2024 12:38:48 +0000What states have you worked as a BMET in?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/117-what-states-have-you-worked-as-a-bmet-in/ What states have you worked as a BMET in? Any noticeable differences state to state?

]]>117Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:38:00 +0000Biomed Event Calendarhttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/554-biomed-event-calendar/ If you haven’t explored yet, we have a Biomed event calendar. Feel free to post your own events or any missing events.

 

https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/forum/12-bmet-event-calendar/

]]>554Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:22:30 +0000What third party companies have you worked for?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/257-what-third-party-companies-have-you-worked-for/ Which ones have you worked for and what are the pros and cons of each?

]]>257Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:21:15 +0000Have you ever been laid off?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/165-have-you-ever-been-laid-off/ Have you ever been laid off? How long before finding a new job?

]]>165Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:16:00 +0000What other jobs have you had?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/116-what-other-jobs-have-you-had/ Besides being a BMET, what other jobs have you worked?

]]>116Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:37:46 +0000What level BMET are you and how long did it take you to get there?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6-what-level-bmet-are-you-and-how-long-did-it-take-you-to-get-there/ What level BMET are you? How long did it take you to reach BMET 2 and BMET 3?

]]>6Sat, 04 May 2024 00:45:07 +0000Does your hospital recognize HTM week?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/95-does-your-hospital-recognize-htm-week/ If not does your department do any sort of celebration?

]]>95Thu, 23 May 2024 14:39:29 +0000CBET Practice Questionshttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/121-cbet-practice-questions/ Found a good resource shared by someone on discord.

 

this is the best resource I’ve seen so far.

CBET study https://studymate.com/?id=3hsaapgEa#1

 

feel free to post other resources here

]]>121Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:52:00 +0000Has anyone been through a hospital sale before?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/149-has-anyone-been-through-a-hospital-sale-before/ Going through one right now and wondering what the experience was like.

]]>149Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:54:01 +0000How many hospitals have you worked at?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/92-how-many-hospitals-have-you-worked-at/ How many hospitals have you worked at as a BMET?

]]>92Tue, 21 May 2024 16:20:30 +0000How do you handle “cannot duplicates”?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/82-how-do-you-handle-%E2%80%9Ccannot-duplicates%E2%80%9D/ If you get called up and can’t duplicate an issue, what do you usually communicate with the staff?

]]>82Mon, 13 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000Do you like your hospital senior leadership?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/72-do-you-like-your-hospital-senior-leadership/ Do you het along well with the CEO, CNO, COO, CFO, etc. do you interact with them a lot?

]]>72Sat, 11 May 2024 14:11:00 +0000What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done as a BMET?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/63-what%E2%80%99s-the-dumbest-thing-you%E2%80%99ve-done-as-a-bmet/ We can use mistakes and failures as a learning opportunity.. what’s one of the dumbest or funniest mistakes you’ve made in your BMET career?

]]>63Fri, 10 May 2024 12:42:00 +0000Tips for new BMETs?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/41-tips-for-new-bmets/ What do you wish went different when you were starting out? What tips would you give to new BMETs?

]]>41Tue, 07 May 2024 14:36:00 +0000Any good books you recommend to newbies?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/46-any-good-books-you-recommend-to-newbies/ Any books you recommend for a newbie joining the field? Or do you solely use internet resources?

]]>46Wed, 08 May 2024 12:20:00 +0000What do you call the field?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/75-what-do-you-call-the-field/ Do you call it Biomed? HTM (Healthcare Technology Management)? Or Clinical Engineering?

]]>75Fri, 10 May 2024 18:07:54 +0000What BMET social media do you follow?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/60-what-bmet-social-media-do-you-follow/ I’ve seen a couple, Better Biomed and Bearded Biomed on YouTube. Any other recommendations?

]]>60Thu, 09 May 2024 19:07:14 +0000Do you have a CBET?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/49-do-you-have-a-cbet/ If so, what did you use to study and any pay incentives to obtain?

]]>49Thu, 09 May 2024 14:35:00 +0000