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SHEA LUNDEBY Project Manager at Lucky Contracting LLC Mission Statement: In 2016 Shea was introduced to the medical device world while working with the late Mike Boska in the Radiology Research Department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Shea worked with Mike as an MRI engineer focused in utilizing 3D printers to design MRI coils. “Their endless opportunities to be creative were very exciting,” Shea says. “In the end it was just a matter of not having enough time, or funding...” During this time Shea worked for Berkshire Hathaway Media as an Electronics Specialist and was pursuing his Executive MBA at the University of Nebraska Omaha. After completing his graduate degree Shea took a position with Catholic Health Initiatives managing the Clinical Engineering department for the critical access hospitals, clinics, and Mercy Hospital. “It was great to be able to support the nurses and directors, although things got pretty interesting when adapting to Covid at various sites”, he says. After 3 years with Catholic Health Initiatives and short stint at Sodexo HTM as the Director of Technology Shea has been on sabbatical. “I’m not sure I’d call it a sabbatical because I’m building decks and retaining walls for various friends, it’s been pretty great,” he admitted “the sun is a nice change”. Fun Fact: My son and I recently made our way to the summit of the tallest peak in the Rocky Mountains. Social Media: shealundeby on LinkedIn
TIANA RICHARDSON BMET 2 at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center Mission Statement: I am an AAMI-certified CBET and newly promoted BMET2 at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. I started out as an Electronics Technician in the Navy, servicing avionics radar systems, and found a Biomed program when I returned home. As a female in the electronics repair field, I always found myself working twice as hard to prove myself a competent technician, and sometimes questioning whether I even belonged. I was qualified on paper, but dismissed in person, so I was driven toward constant self-development. This has resulted in many ambitious achievements as a BMET 1. I passed the CBET exam on the first attempt, I was project lead for our telemetry system upgrade/installation, I am System Administrator for our medical device network, and I am the Biomed ambassador on the Environment of Care committee. My experience has led me to be a mentor and STEM advocate, especially for young girls who face the same obstacles I have overcome. My vision for the next few years is to connect underprivileged youth with opportunities to become BMETs. I aim to show young people who can’t afford a college education that they still have a chance at a decent career, with the biomed field. This would keep so many kids off the streets, while solving our current HTM staffing shortage. This path I’ve taken has introduced me to new levels in my career. Without the help and support of my family, and my team at Wellstar AMC, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Fun Fact: I love to sing. As a freshman in high school, I played Eponine in our production of Les Miserables. I have written songs and shared them with my 3 YouTube subscribers. I also play the piano, ukulele, guitar, and violin.
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