This fall, AAMI and the TMC will also publish the 4th edition of IT Horizons, which will be mailed to all AAMI members.

Advancing Your Career

Also, this year, a TMC task force will implement a comprehensive plan that would seek to increase career resources, tools, and guidance for AAMI members; and renew efforts to attract more students to the field.
For example, the TMC will create posters that hospitals, schools, and recruiters can use to promote the field as a career option. In addition, a mentoring program will be created to increase the networking opportunities of AAMI members of all experience levels.

Other career resources this year include the release of a new employment/salary survey, which will be published in the Jan/Feb issue of AAMI's journal, BI&T; as well as a new internship section of the AAMI website where employers can connect with new professionals just entering the field.

"There's no doubt that our plate floweth over with projects, but there's a lot of energy and enthusiasm on the TMC to get this work done," says Laxton. "And just as important, there's a 'let's get it done' attitude that has been at the heart of everything the TMC has done over the last three years."

Formed by the AAMI Board in 2004, the TMC is comprised of 20 BMETs, clinical engineers, and other medical technology professionals who work to improve the benefits and services available to this segment of the AAMI membership.

For up-to-date news about the TMC and to monitor these projects, visit www.aami.org/tmcconnect. To get involved or to ask questions about the TMC or its projects, contact Steve Campbell at scampbell@aami.org.
Founded in 1967, AAMI is the world's leading organization dedicated to advancing the safe and effective development and use of medical technology. AAMI's annual conference attracts healthcare professionals from hospitals, universities, consulting firms, independent service organizations, and manufacturing companies around the world.

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