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Academic Medicine at UMCB, Austin, Texas April 8 , 2009

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Community leaders come together to celebrate the growing presence of Academic Medicine at UMCB in Austin, Texas. Many of the leaders of Austin’s political, business and medical communities gathered to celebrate University Medical Center Brackenridges rich history of innovation, research and care. Fri., April 8 , 2009 Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas those included were Gregg Knaupe, UMC Brackenridge Development Council Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, The University of Texas System Kirk Watson, State Senator Charles J. Barnett, President and CEO, Seton Family of Hospitals Jesus Garza, Chief Operating Officer, Seton Family of Hospitals Sr. Helen Brewer, Chair of the Seton Board of Trustees State Representatives – Donna Howard, Elliott Naishtat and Mark Strama University of Texas Chancellor, Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa Vice Chancellors from the University of Texas System The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston Representatives The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Representatives Travis County Commissioners Travis County Healthcare District Board Members Austin City Manager, Marc Ott Austin Chief of Police, Art Acevedo Diocese of Austin, Bishop Emeritus John McCarthy

Biomedical Equipment at Texas State Technical College

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

www.tstc.edu Hospitals and medical centers stay active around the clock, and medical personnel rely on advanced biomedical equipment to make the difference when life is literally hanging in the balance. They demand that the equipment they use be repaired quickly and maintained in first-class condition to avoid malfunctions that might slow down or stop medical procedures. The up-keep and repair of this equipment requires highly skilled biomedical equipment technicians, professionals dedicated to precise work—professionals like the graduates of the Biomedical Equipment Technology (BET) program at Texas State Technical College. TSTC’s program can show you the way to an exciting and challenging career as a biomedical equipment technician. This is a career with a future. The aging population will increase the need for medical care and the demand for these technicians. As a student in this highly specialized field, you can learn to inspect, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment used in the medical and health care industry. Students gain knowledge and experience working with everything from the simplest suction pump to the most sophisticated laboratory equipment, cardiac monitors, X-ray and ultrasound equipment. As a Biomedical Equipment Technology graduate, you can expect to be challenged by modern medicine and technical advances daily! The program prepares graduates to work with equipment found in hospitals, medical
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