Next Gen: Codi Nelson

Crothall Healthcare Technology Solutions (HTS) Program Director Codi Nelson, CBET, CHTM, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology.

TechNation recently learned more about this up-and-coming HTM professional.

Q: Where did you grow up?

A: The Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina.

Q: Where did you receive your HTM training/education?

A: Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (CCC&TI) in Hudson, N.C.

Q: How did you first discover HTM?

A: I heard about HTM in a high school masonry class. Our instructor’s son was a biomed, and he spoke to the class about how he worked on anesthesia equipment. Helping maintain life support equipment sounded cool to a 16-year-old!

Q: How did you choose to get into this field?  

A: Honestly, after first hearing of HTM, I didn’t give it a second thought until it was time to start my college classes and I had to pick a degree. I looked for something that suited me in the program directory and remembered hearing of HTM in high school. Our economy was also nearing a recession in 2005 when I entered college, so I figured I needed to do something in a stable industry like health care, but without entering direct patient care. 

Q: What do you like most about your position? 

A: Like any of us, I’m sure … helping others. That’s why we do what we do!

Q: What interests you the most about HTM? 

A: Forging the pathway for the next generation through AAMI’s BMET Apprenticeship Program. 

Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far? 

A:  Implementing AAMI’s BMET Apprenticeship Program at Crothall HTS. So far, we have hired seven apprentices in various accounts nationwide. We plan to hire 10 more this year. Our team of BMET apprentices is progressing rapidly and has already been able to help support and make an impact in many of our HTS departments!

Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years? 

A: To grow in my leadership abilities to remotely manage and provide BMET apprenticeship instruction to my team. This allows us to hire team members based on their attitude and drive to succeed. No matter their backgrounds or whether they were afforded the opportunity for higher education, Crothall provides the necessary training to grow as a BMET and develop a long, successful career.