Kaleida Health Imaging Specialist I Kyle Koscinski believes in continuing education. He holds associate and bachelor’s degrees in engineering as well as the following certifications: CBET, A+, Drager Apollo & M300 certification, Siemens Basic & Advanced Service Essentials, and Zoll R-series certification.
TechNation interviewed this New York native to find out more about his path to HTM and his goals for the future.
Q: WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
A: Depew, NY (Buffalo Metropolitan Area)
Q: HOW DID YOU FIRST DISCOVER HTM?
A: Recommended field from a relative.
Q: WHY (OR HOW) DID YOU CHOOSE TO GET INTO THIS FIELD?
A: It was the first job field that responded to my application to work. After gaining experience, I decided to stay and invest in a future in the field. The main appeal at the time; healthcare was considered one of the more reliable jobs to have for life.
Q: WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR POSITION?
A: The complexity of the equipment being worked on makes it engaging; more fulfilling.
Q: WHAT INTERESTS YOU THE MOST ABOUT HTM?
A: The direction the field can go in 10, 20, and 50 years from now. How fast technology evolves; it’s exciting to think about what new equipment/techniques will be used and worked on in the future.
Q: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN YOUR FIELD THUS FAR?
A: Getting to the position I am in currently (imaging) after starting from the lowest entry position.Â
Q: WHAT GOALS DO YOU HAVE FOR YOURSELF IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS?
A: The main goal is expanding my knowledge in as many areas of imaging as I can through various means and OEM training.
FUN FACTS
Favorite HOBBY:
Cooking
Favorite MEAL:
Braised beef ribs with asparagus
What would your superpower be?
Getting somewhere quickly/teleporting
Something your co-workers don’t know about you:
I have an autoimmune disease.
