By Connie Arnold
Originally Published by
Sodexo.
Candidates who meet me now may not know my background (unless they visit
my LinkedIn profile, of course), and while I am currently a Strategic Recruiter for Sodexo’s Clinical Technology Management opportunities, I spent around 20 years in the field as a Biomed myself!
From what I’ve found, many people aren’t sure what a Biomed career consists of – or sometimes they don’t even realize it exists.
In a nutshell, biomedical equipment technicians, also called biomedical engineers, biomeds or BMETs for short, hold a critical position in filling the gap between medicine and technology. They make it possible for medical staff to use state of the art medical devices, providing the highest level of patient care.
So how did I end up there In high school, I loved math and science, and it seemed to promise real opportunities for our changing world. This was when I discovered biomedical engineering, which combined my two passions – medicine and fixing things.
Unfortunately, there are some young girls who still grow up thinking that engineering and science aren’t meant for women, so it is important to me to show that women can thrive in the world of engineering (or in any career they choose). Because of this, I have chosen to share my personal career path and experiences with the students at my daughter’s local high school and with you on this blog.
Today, gender equality and diversity is just as important as ever. Imagine the great advances that could occur in engineering if men and women were working together more often to solve problems. While women have fought to win the rights that we have today, the battle is not over, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), where women are still significantly underrepresented.
In my current role, I have the great opportunity to search the country for Healthcare Technology Management professionals and hope that I can use my position to
inspire more women to consider the field from an early age.
For those who may be interested in learning more about Sodexo and the jobs we have available, I highly recommend attending in person events, like the upcoming
AAMI Conference & Convention, where Sodexo Clinical Technology Management operators and recruiters will be there in person to answer your questions and help you get to know our company better.
In the meantime, head over to our dedicated career page to read
stories from both men and women in the Sodexo CTM organization and find out how you can become part of the team.
