Following on from Monday’s fantastic contributors, here are ten more HTMs and Biomeds from across the USA sharing their inspiration. “Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Week, May 19–25, 2024, promotes awareness of—and appreciation for—the critical work of professionals who manage and maintain the vast assortment of health technology found in healthcare delivery organizations”. To quote Frank Pemberton:
“A patient is at the end of everything we do!”
More people tomorrow.

Who are the People working in Biomedical Engineering in the USA?

Ten more people working in USA Biomedical Engineering

Trenton Spears, CT/MR/PET Service Engineer, West Virginia

Trenton Spears works for Radon Medical Imaging as a Service Engineer. He is based in Scott Depot, West Virginia.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
A career in HTM has been right for me because it allows me to merge my two passions of helping others and problem solving. The day to day in the HTM field always brings new challenges and scenarios to overcome. This ensures that every new day has an exciting adventure. However, the end goal remains the same, guaranteeing that patients get the best possible care.

Frank Pemberton, Field Service Engineer, Texas

Frank Pemberton has over twenty years in medical equipment field service and management after fifteen years in the semiconductor industry. He is now a Field Service Engineer for BD Biosciences, part of Beckton Dickinson supporting cell analysers and cell sorters. Frank is based in San Antonio, Texas.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
I joined Healthcare Technology Management years ago from the Semiconductor technology industry. The biggest difference I found is that “I was doing a job that helped people, not just produced Integrated Circuits.” The job instantly produced a deeper satisfaction for me, knowing that every day I was keeping instruments running that people needed for their cancer or other health-related needs. This to me is the most important part of my job. Helping others through keeping life-saving instruments up and running.
“A patient is at the end of everything we do!”

Nicole Ruffin, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Rhode Island

Nicole Ruffin is a Biomedical Equipment Technician at Crothall Healthcare and is based in Coventry in Rhode Island in the USA.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
My career in the HTM field has been right for me because my skills and life’s calling are aligned.
I get to use my strongest skills to serve my community, by helping to keep them safe.
And a bonus is my incredible work life balance, while having consistent opportunities to learn!

Lukman Nurudeen, Biomedical Tech, Kentucky

Lukman Nurudeen has worked for BD, the University of Kentucky and now works for Progressive healthcare Solutions. He is a Biomedical Equipment Technician and based in Kentucky.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
Taking a moment to reflect on why I chose a career in Health Technology Management (HTM), it’s evident that it aligns perfectly with my lifelong passion for electronics and fixing things. Growing up, inspired by my engineer father who adeptly repaired various items, I developed a keen interest in assembling and troubleshooting electronic devices. Even at the young age of 11, I was fondly referred to as “Engineer Lukman” due to my knack for tinkering.
My journey into the medical field was also driven by personal experiences in Africa, where I witnessed the consequences of inadequate medical devices maintenance first hand, losing friends and family due to this shortfall. Determined to make a difference, I resolved to channel my efforts into the healthcare sector, focusing on repairing and maintaining medical devices. While I may not be a doctor, I can still make a significant impact by ensuring the reliability and functionality of medical equipment.
In HTM, I find fulfilment in addressing challenges and devising innovative solutions on a daily basis. Each obstacle presents an opportunity for growth, allowing me to hone my skills continuously. Collaborating closely with medical professionals brings me immense satisfaction as we work together to optimize device performance and enhance patient care.
Furthermore, the demand for HTM professionals is considerable, with ample job opportunities offering competitive compensation and benefits. This ensures that I am well-supported in my career endeavours, reinforcing my commitment to making a meaningful difference in healthcare.

Paul Neher, Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana

Paul Neher has 25 years of biomedical engineering experience both in a hands-on and in managerial and team leading roles. He is the Supervisor of Biomedical Services at Parkview Health centred in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the USA.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
We joke that Biomed/Clinical Engineering/Healthcare Technology Management is:
“The best career you’ve never heard of.”
For me, that has been true. HTM allows me to use all of my gifts and talents every single day: creativity, ingenuity and technical skills through troubleshooting and problem solving, helping people through customer service, and fulfilling the desire to do the best I can every day through being productive and helping the hospitals and staff. HTM is never dull, never routine, and changes on a dime. Technology is always evolving, and there is always more to learn. If you like diversity, if you enjoy a challenge, and most of all if you like helping people, HTM may be the most fulfilling job you didn’t even know you needed. Contact me and let’s talk.

Eliezer Ortiz, Biomedical Technician, Florida

Eliezer Ortiz is very experienced and has worked on a range of medical equipment. He is a biomedical technician for MSD medical specialties distributors.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
The HTM career has been right for me because I get the satisfaction from helping someone to get better from an illness.

Patricia Pieper, Field Service Engineer, Colorado

Patricia Pieper is a Field Service Engineer with experience working in the lab instrument and medical device industries. She is based in Longmont, Colorado.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my career in HMT! It has given me the opportunity to travel extensively, seeing much of the country, and I have had the pleasure of helping medical facilities keep their instruments and technologies up and running. I enjoy the challenges my career path has afforded me…everything from managing logistics, to occasional “brain twister” type technical issues. I would not change my career choices for anything!

Phillip Villegas, Hospital Corpsman and Biomedical Equipment Technician, California

Phillip Villegas is a Hospital Corpsman and Biomedical Equipment Technician and has over five years of experience maintaining purchasing and repairing medical equipment for naval medical facilities and units. He is based in Temecula in California, USA.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) has been right for me because I’ve always wanted to affect patient care like my mother, grandmother and auntie. They have all have worked in different fields of medicine since before I was born.

I love working with my hands and when I realised that I could combine two passions into one, HTM was the perfect fit. I also loved science and maths growing up as a kid and learning that my uncle was an engineer at Mindray, it really helped me learn more about the career field. During my work as a US Navy biomed equipment technician, I’ve seen firsthand how the work my fellow service members and myself have done at hospitals across the world. This includes medical departments on warships and deployed unit and truly gives a great feeling of pride in service. If you ask me, this career field isn’t work, because I love what I do.

Jonathan Hill, Biomedical Engineer, Alabama

Jonathan Hill is a Biomedical Engineer and works for the University of Alabama (UAB) at Birmingham. He is based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
I was born 4 months premature at 1 pound 10 ounces and two things saved my life: the then recently invented jet ventilator (invented by a UAB doctor) and divine providence.

I’ve been fascinated with machines, technology, and how things work for as long as I can remember. As I grew up, I heard the story of my miraculous survival that left medical experts saying, “we know you’re praying for this baby because we cannot explain his progress” and my neonatologist saying on the day I went home “I never thought I’d see this day.” I saw room for improvement in medical technology and resolved to dedicate myself to inventing new and better ways to heal and help other people.

Even in my presently inexperienced state I can attest that working in healthcare technology is one of the single most rewarding professions there is because I get to help and heal people while telling them about the inspiration for my work, bringing them hope and happiness. I look forward to all the opportunities that yet await me to put a smile in someone’s heart.

Deven Davidson, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Alaska

Deven Davidson is a U.S. Air Force Veteran currently working as a biomedical technician with GE Healthcare. He is based in Anchorage in Alaska.
Why has a career in HTM been right for you?
Since I was a kid, I’ve always had a knack for fixing things. The HTM career field has presented me with a lot of opportunities to refine my existing skills while I develop new ones through the various challenges that I’ve faced working with all the different modalities.

Part one of USA Biomedical Engineering

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