Powered by YP at MD
Bryan Rommel Lopez is one of my best and top performers, says Joseph Trujillo, CBET, CHTM, manager, biomedical engineering, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.
“I was introduced to him by one of my former BMETs about a month before he graduated SCIT and I was able to bring him on board after his graduation back in 2025. He has exponentially grown as a BMET 1 obtaining CABT, CompTIA ITF+, and attended his first official U.S. technical training class on a roadmap to U.S. specialist and possibly imaging,” Trujillo added.
Bryan Rommel Lopez also attended the MD Expo in Southern California earlier this year. TechNation is excited to share more about this member of the next generation of HTM.
Q: WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
A: I was born and raised in the Philippines.
Q: WHERE DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR HTM TRAINING/EDUCATION?
A: Southern California Institute of Technology
Q: HOW DID YOU FIRST DISCOVER HTM?
A: During the pandemic, I thought about changing my career and going back to school. I asked my wife’s cousin for his suggestions, he is a CBET, which is how I found out about HTM.
Q: WHY (OR HOW) DID YOU CHOOSE TO GET INTO THIS FIELD?
A: Before I graduated from high school, I really wanted to purse technical and engineering courses, but because of hardships in the Philippines, I couldn’t fulfil that dream. So, our lives changed a lot when my wife and I came to the U.S., and I had the opportunity to fulfill my dream. So here I am, proud to be an HTM professional.
Q: WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR POSITION?
A: I really enjoy the troubleshooting aspect my job, as each day brings a new puzzle to solve, and resolving the issue is incredibly satisfying.
Q: WHAT INTERESTS YOU THE MOST ABOUT HTM?
A: What interests me the most is the wide variety of medical equipment we have, and each plays a vital role since we’re dealing with life, albeit indirectly, but still importantly. As a biomed tech, I need to be equipped with not just technical skills but also broad knowledge. That’s what I like about it – it’s always a continuous learning experience for me. Devices and equipment will keep innovating, and we as biomed techs need to keep up with it and stay up to date. Plus, you can go a long way in biomed because there are different specialties too. For me, I’m trying to get into imaging now. I love the perks of having the opportunity to travel and attend seminars and trainings. So, every day is always an adventure for me.
Q: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN YOUR FIELD THUS FAR?
A: My CABT and CompTIA ITF+ certification and I went to ultrasound service training.
Q: WHAT GOALS DO YOU HAVE FOR YOURSELF IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS?
A: To achieve CBET & CompTIA Security+ certification.
FUN FACTS
Favorite hobby:
Cooking, Traveling
Favorite show or movie:
Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, Mission Impossible and Fast and Furious Film Series
Favorite meal:
My Mom’s Pork Sinigang sa Bayabas (Pork in Guava Soup)
What would your superpower be?
I would say my ability to adapt to a new situation.
1 Thing on Your Bucket List:
Safari in South Africa
Something your co-workers don’t know about you:
I love to sing and dance.
