HTM On The Line with BRYANT HAWKINS SR.
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HTM On The Line with BRYANT HAWKINS SR.
HTM Professionals: The Silent Force Behind Every Heartbeat
This week’s podcast episode shows what makes our work in healthcare Technology Management truly essential. It’s about the silent force behind every heartbeat in healthcare.
With new advancements rolling out and patient demands escalating, these experts redefine excellence through innovation and resilience. This isn't just about maintaining machines; it's about crafting a legacy that ensures future generations have access to safe and reliable healthcare technology. Join us in celebrating the pivotal role these individuals play in saving lives and shaping the future of healthcare technology management.
We are immensely grateful to our partners— College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, A.M. BICKFORD, INC., UptimeServices, PM BIOMEDICAL, FSI and Talent Exclusive—for their support in making this podcast possible. Their dedication to advancing the Healthcare Technology Management industry is truly commendable. For more information about their contributions and services, please visit their websites.
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Welcome back everyone to HTM. On the Line, I'm your host, bryant Hawkins Sr. Before we get started, here's a quick message from our sponsor, who helps keep this podcast coming to you on a weekly basis and beyond.
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Speaker 1:Today's episode is for the men and women who keep health care moving, no matter the hour, no matter the conditions. You're the invisible force, the ones ensuring every beep, every pulse and every machine is ready to do its job when it matters most. Today, we're talking about why you do what you do, why it matters and how, together, we're building a future that's stronger than ever. So let's start with this question why did you choose healthcare technology management? What brought you to this industry? Maybe it was the technology, maybe it was a desire to make an impact in healthcare, or maybe it was simply that feeling that this was a place where you could make a real difference. But let me tell you something You're here because you have a purpose. You're a part of a mission that goes beyond a paycheck, beyond a job description, and what you're doing right now, every single day, has the power to save lives. Now let's get real for a minute.
Speaker 1:Somewhere right now, there is a patient lying in a hospital bed. Maybe they're someone's parent, someone's child, someone's best friend, and they're connected to machines. They don't understand Systems they've never seen, but they're relying on them. They're depending on those machines to do their job, because those machines mean life. And beyond those machines, standing in the background is you. They may never know your name, they may never see your face, but right now they are trusting you with their lives. This is why, in HTM, we don't get to clock out mentally this work we do. It isn't just a nine to five, it's not something we can leave at the door. This is a commitment, a responsibility, a duty that we carry with us. Every time we fix a piece of equipment, every time we run a diagnostic, every time we check a system, we are ensuring that someone, somewhere, has a fighting chance. And that's not something we take lightly. We wear that responsibility like a badge of honor, because every machine we touch is someone's lifeline.
Speaker 1:Now, I know as well as you do that what we do isn't glamorous, it's not flashy, it's not the work that gets thanked every day. In fact, it can feel pretty invisible sometimes. But let me tell you, just because people don't see it doesn't mean it's any less important. In fact, what you do, what we all do, is the backbone of healthcare. If we weren't here doing what we do, healthcare as we know it will come to a halt. So, yes, you may be invisible to some, but to those of us in HGM and to those whose lives depend on your work. You are absolutely necessary. You are absolutely necessary.
Speaker 1:Let's take a step forward and look at the future. The truth is, the future of HTM isn't something we inherit. It's not something that's handed down to us ready-made. No, the future is created by those who dare to be great, by those who push beyond limits, by those who refuse to settle for good enough. The path ahead isn't going to be easy. There are new technologies coming up every day. Patient expectations are growing, the demands on healthcare systems are higher than ever, and we're the ones who are going to make sure that all of these needs are met safely, reliably and efficiently. There will be days that test us, moments that challenge everything we thought we knew, but I've got faith in each one of you, because I know that HTM professionals don't back down. We don't just settle for good enough. We innovate, we adapt, we overcome, and in doing that we set a new standard. We build a legacy that goes beyond us, beyond today and into the lives of those who come after us.
Speaker 1:Imagine for a moment the future of this industry. Imagine a world where HTM isn't just a support role but a central part of healthcare, fully recognized by the life-saving work it does. A world where every technician, every manager, every HTM professional is equipped with the tools, the resources and the respect to do their jobs to the fullest. A world where the work we do is recognized not just as valuable but as absolutely essential. That vision doesn't happen if we settle. It doesn't happen if we accept good enough. If we settle, it doesn't happen if we accept good enough. If we want to create a future we're proud of, a future we're inspired by, we need a fire, a passion that drives us to bring our best, day after day. I'm talking about a fire that pushes us to go beyond the basics, to see every challenge as an opportunity to improve, to innovate, to make things better.
Speaker 1:So here's what I'm asking of you today Don't settle. Don't settle for just doing the job. Don't settle for the status quo. Step up, don't settle for the status quo. Step up, embrace your role with a drive, a dedication, a hunger that others can't ignore. Be the leader in the space. Be the innovator who finds solutions where others see problems. Be the change maker who transforms the way we deliver care. Believe in your mission, believe in the purpose that brought you here Because in every operating room, every emergency department, every hospital floor across this world, htm professionals like you are making an impact every single day.
Speaker 1:The work we do is transformative, it's powerful and it's absolutely essential. So, as we move forward, let's carry this purpose with us. Let's remember that we're building something bigger than ourselves. We are creating a future for this industry, a legacy for those who will come after us, and that legacy, it starts with us right here. Right now, let's make it extraordinary. Let's be the heartbeat behind health care. Thank you for tuning in today and thank you for the work you do. Thank you for tuning in today and thank you for the work you do. I am proud to stand with you, to call you colleagues, to see how each one of you is changing the game in HTM. Remember, this is HTM on the line. I'm your host, brian Hawkins, sr, and together we are redefining what it means to serve in this industry. Until next time, keep pushing forward, keep leading with purpose and remember you are the heartbeat behind health care.
