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Peyton Thomas earned his associate degree in biomedical engineering technology from Howard Community College and holds certificates in electronics technology and biomedical engineer specialist. He is currently a biomedical equipment technician at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. TechNation found more about this promising HTM professional in a recent Q&A session.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I grew up in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Q: Where did you receive your HTM training/education?
A: Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland.
Q: How did you first discover HTM?
A: A family member worked in health care, and said biomed would be a field I may be interested in.
Q: How did you choose to get into this field?
A: I was enrolled in a mechatronics/electromechanical vocational program in high school. A background in electronics and a desire to be in health care led me to a career in HTM.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: I enjoy making an impact. You know going into every day that you are making a difference.
Q: What interests you the most about HTM?
A: Every day is an opportunity to learn something new.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: I am certified on our dialysis and CRRT units and keep the department running smoothly.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: I would like to get my CBET and CCNA certification.
FUN FACTS
Favorite hobby:
Watching sports
Favorite show or movie:
“Unsolved Mysteries”
Favorite meal:
Smoked brisket with mac & cheese
What would your superpower be?
Teleportation
1 Thing on Your Bucket List:
Visit the Maldives
Something your co-workers don’t know about you:
If biomed wasn’t an option for me, I would’ve gone to school to be an aviation mechanic.
