As a conscientious employee, I initiated a cost savings idea, We have 5 GE Innova Cath Labs and cutting the contract just to a co-op level will save $55,000 a year. Training is required, but now there's a new requirement. I must sign an agreement to stay three years or pay back the cost of training. So my employer needs a trained technician to save money and reduce response times when a system goes down, but in my eyes, I'm the one stuck behind the eight ball. When the next training comes along, I'll be extending my obligation and adding to the cost. This leaves me totally irritated and ready to lead a rebellion. A “call to arms” I shout! Well before we pull out all the stops let’s start out with a call for solidarity. Signing these kinds of agreements will destroy any chance at fair compensation for the length of the agreement along with setting a dangerous precedence that will affect the future training of all Biomeds. Start with discussions at the shop level. Take these concerns to the local biomed society and lobby all the national groups. Ask yourself, can I afford to stay silent. Your manager, director and c-suite has plenty of horsepower. Only as an organized group can this practice be changed to reflect appropriate risk to both employee and employer. So take a minute to answer my question" what is a Biomed that doesn't continue training on new technology?"
Mon Apr 23 2012