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Dana Summers recently shared on LinkedIn that she has been promoted to a Biomedical Technician II at TRIMEDX. She started her biomed career at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in 2025.
She earned an associate degree in biomedical engineering technology from Penn State New Kensington before starting her career.
TechNation recently found out more about this up-and-coming biomed.
Q: WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
A: I grew up in Leechburg, Pennsylvania.
Q: Where did you receive your HTM training/education?
A: Penn State New Kensington
Q: How did you first discover HTM?
A: My father is a Penn State alumnus who is very involved with the school. When I was exploring colleges he connected me with the director of the program, Joie. That conversation introduced me to the field.
Q: Why (or how) did you choose to get into this field?
A: I’ve always loved the idea of working in healthcare but knew directly working with patients was not the right fit for me. Fixing things has always come naturally so when I discovered I could combine healthcare with technical problem solving, I knew it was a perfect fit.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: I love that every day is an opportunity to learn something new. Medical equipment is constantly evolving, so staying current with how devices are built and maintained requires ongoing learning and growth.
Q: What interests you the most about HTM?
A: Biomeds are often the hidden heroes of healthcare. Most people do not realize the work we do behind the scenes to keep critical equipment safe and reliable. When something
goes wrong and we step in to solve the problem, it directly impacts patient care. It’s an incredibly rewarding feeling to know the work we do helps support clinicians and keeps patients safe.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: I have recently begun specializing in respiratory equipment and discovered my niche. It has been a great opportunity to grow my knowledge and further develop my career.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: In the next 5 years I hope to pursue a path into leadership within the HTM field.
Fun Facts
Favorite HOBBY:
Sewing
Favorite Show or Movie:
“Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite MEAL:
Beef tips
What would your superpower be?
The ability to charge every device as I walk by.
1 Thing on Your Bucket List?
A trip to Germany
Something your co-workers don’t know about you:
Honestly, we know each other too well.
