The BMET and the need for esteem.

In the hospital organization, the status and esteem accorded an individual is based primarily on his profession and position. As a relatively new specialization, the professional status of the BMET has not been established, and those individual BMEts who seek increased esteem must work toward improving the status and professionalism of BMETs as a group. To achieve this goal, the BMET should present an image of professionalism; support and participate in activities of local and national BMET societies; involve himself in continuing education; establish supportive relationships with hospital equipment users; and become an effective member of multi-disciplinary hospital committees.