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TechNation recently found out about an Alabama biomed who has already impressed her director.
“Katelyn Reynolds is a young tech level II who would be great for this Next Gen article,” Children’s of Alabama Director of Biomedical Engineering Kelvin Knight wrote in an email.
Reynolds received her post-secondary education at Shelton State Community College, Jefferson State Community College and The University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor’s of Science. She currently serves as a Biomedical Equipment Technician II at Children’s of Alabama.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Birmingham, Alabama
Q: Where did you receive your HTM training/education?
A: Jefferson State Community College
Q: How did you first discover HTM?
A: After transferring from Shelton State Community College in the summer of 2018, I saw a brochure at Jefferson State Community College.
Q: How did you choose to get into this field?
A: I always wanted to be in the health care field. After I tried nursing, I came across HTM and was very interested to learn more about it and pursuing it.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: Being able to put a smile on my customers’ or patients’ faces and make a difference.
Q: What interests you the most about HTM?
A: I enjoy challenges – everyday there is something new to learn about and you never know what could possibly go on in that day.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: Recently, during our HTM Week, I received an award for biomed of the year, this made me feel very special to get this recognition.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: I plan on getting more experience in the field as a Biomedical Equipment Technician II and going back to school to receive my master’s in healthcare quality and safety, to one day become a director of a department.