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Kaleb Kasitz earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering at the University of Missouri. He currently serves as a Biomedical Engineering Technician II with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Durant Regional Medical Clinic. Kasitz enjoys the problem-solving aspect of his biomed career. TechNation found out more about the Kansas native during a Q&A.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Louisburg, Kansas.
Q: Where did you receive your HTM training/education?
A: Received a B.S. in Biological Engineering from the University of Missouri and have gained multiple training certificates from different manufacturers on their equipment throughout the years.
Q: How did you first discover HTM?
A: Leaned about the field in college, but more so after when I was applying for jobs and was having a hard time breaking into the industry on the R&D side of biomed.
Q: How did you choose to get into this field?
A: After college I was really trying to get a job in the R&D side of biomed devices but was having a hard time breaking into the industry with no experience aside from my education. So, I took a different approach to the industry and found a clinical biomed job, started there and have progressed in that over the years.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: The thing I like most about my position is that it is a good mix of engineering problem solving and that mindset mixed with the direct impact of helping people in their daily lives by facilitating their medical care.
Q: What interests you the most about HTM?
A: The most interesting part of HTM is that the field is always changing. Medical equipment and technology are always advancing making it so that there is always something new and challenging to learn and grow with.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: My greatest accomplishment so far has been receiving an IHS award for excellence in customer service. Due to the nature of this award, it was nominated by a peer for my dedication and accomplishments for the company and health care in the region as a whole. The fact that I was nominated and recognized by my peers and chosen from a large field of nominees for this award makes it special and a great accomplishment.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: To continue to grow in the field and hone my skills and move up in the HTM industry.
FUN FACTS
Favorite hobby:
Traveling
Favorite show or movie:
“Letterkenny”
Favorite meal:
Love to cook at home and try new things.
What would your superpower be?
Green Lantern Ring of Power
1 Thing on Your Bucket List:
Hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, Turkey.
Something your co-workers don’t know about you:
I was a competitive water skier in college. I lived in Australia for a year. I love to cook and try new foods.
