The MedTech Unplugged Podcast

From Classroom to Cath Lab: Inside the UTHealth EP Certification Pathway

Breaking into electrophysiology and cardiac device roles isn’t as straightforward as most candidates think. In this MedTech Unplugged session, John Boettcher (MBA), Director of the UTHealth EP Heart Training Program, and Wendy Boettcher (BSN, RN, FHRS), Clinical Instructor, walk through how candidates are actually being trained and prepared to enter cardiac rhythm management (CRM), electrophysiology (EP), and structural heart roles. We get into how the program is structured, the level of clinical exposure involved, and how candidates move from training into real roles in the field. This is a direct look at one of the more established pathways into MedTech.

AMA | Experience Is Overrated: Why Good Candidates Still Don’t Get Hired

Experience isn’t the advantage people think it is anymore. We unpack why qualified candidates keep getting passed on, what’s actually happening inside interviews right now, and the gap between looking good on paper and getting hired. This AMA gets into the questions candidates avoid, the signals hiring managers are actually looking for, and where most people lose momentum without realizing it.

AMA | The Exact Moment You Lost the Interview

Every experienced candidate knows this feeling. You’re mid-interview. The conversation is flowing. Then something changes. The energy shifts. Maybe the interviewer leans back. Maybe the follow-up questions stop. Maybe the conversation suddenly gets more serious. Or maybe the opposite happens. It opens up. In this AMA episode, we break down: * What candidates unintentionally do when pressure hits * How over-rehearsed answers create distance * The “failure question” and why it exposes more than you think * What happens when you try to recover by selling harder * The difference between performance and presence This isn’t interview coaching. It’s a real discussion about awareness, self-regulation, and the subtle behaviors that shape perception in high-stakes conversations. If you’ve ever walked out of an interview wondering, “What just happened in there?” — this episode is for you. 00:00 – The moment the energy changes03:12 – What candidates do when they feel pressure07:40 – The over-rehearsed answer trap12:15 – The “tell me about a failure” question18:20 – Selling harder vs slowing down24:05 – Authenticity under pressure29:10 – What strong candidates do differently If this episode resonated with you, follow the show and share it with someone preparing for their next interview. For more MedTech career conversations and live AMAs, connect with us on LinkedIn and visit mynavro.com.

AMA | 3 Answers That Quietly Separate Strong Candidates From the Rest

In this episode of MedTech Unplugged, we sit down with a surprise guest — a hiring leader at a Fortune 100 MedTech company and global leader in cardiology — for a candid Ask Me Anything conversation. We cover what hiring managers actually think about candidates using AI for resumes, networking, and outreach, what truly builds trust during interviews, and how strong candidates close an interview without sounding rehearsed or forced. This conversation goes beyond surface-level career advice and focuses on human judgment, authenticity, emotional intelligence, and real-world hiring decisions inside top MedTech organizations. If you’re pursuing a career in medical technology, cardiology, medical devices, or healthcare leadership, this episode gives you an unfiltered look at how hiring decisions are really made. 🎙 Topics include: * AI in job searching and networking * What hiring leaders look for beyond the resume\n• How trust is built during interviews * Interview closing questions that stand out * Confidence vs forced confidence Perfect for students, early-career professionals, experienced MedTech candidates, and anyone navigating today’s competitive hiring landscape.

AMA | Top 3 Interview Mistakes Costing MedTech Candidates the Job

You can be qualified, prepared, and experienced, and still not get the job. In this Ask Me Anything episode of MedTech Unplugged, we break down the three interview mistakes that cost qualified MedTech candidates job offers, even when the interview feels like it went well. This conversation focuses on MedTech interviews and MedTech hiring decisions across medical device, biotech, and healthcare technology roles. We unpack what hiring managers are actually listening for during interviews, why strong candidates become forgettable, and how interview behavior, not resumes, often determines who moves forward. You will learn how interview dynamics differ from traditional job interviews, the signals MedTech hiring managers notice after the interview ends, and the one question that helps candidates stand out in competitive MedTech job searches. This episode is relevant for early career professionals, experienced MedTech candidates, and anyone navigating medical device jobs, biotech interviews, or healthcare technology roles. If you are actively applying for MedTech jobs, preparing for MedTech interviews, or trying to understand why you are not advancing in the hiring process, this episode will give you clarity and practical insight. Have a question you want covered in a future Ask Me Anything? Email it to education@mynavro.com.