Employee Spotlight

Rick Tevis Earns CE Certificate

Rick Tevis, Director Clinical Engineering, Geisinger Medical Center / Geisinger IT Services, has received his Certification in Clinical Engineering. This certification recognizes Rick's competence in the Clinical Engineering profession.

The United States Board of Examiners for Clinical Engineering Certification requires a combination of education and work experience in the field before candidates can apply. After successful application, which includes submission of confidential written references and school transcripts, candidates must pass a 3 hour written and a 1 ¾ hour oral examination. Subject areas include: Management, Technology Assessment, Regulatory/QA, Repair, Risk Management/Safety, Education, and Product Development.

As of February 2006, fewer than 150 people worldwide possess the certificate. The certification promotes healthcare delivery improvement by assessing the competency of professionals who support and advance patient care through application of engineering and management skills. Certification must be renewed every three years.

We appreciate Rick's personal commitment to achieving this certification and the practical Clinical Engineering knowledge that he shares with us daily.

To learn more about clinical engineering certification, follow this link: http://www.acce-htf.org/certification.html.