2024 Symposium and Vendor Fair

Embassy Suites Hotel, Omaha, Nebraska

Registration

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Individual Attendees:

The charge will be $0 for paid members, and $50 for non-members. We ask that all attendees register by the July 22nd so that we can determine the number of meals needed.

Vendors:

Early Bird Vendor tables are available for $700, $750 with AC. Use this link to go to the Vendor Registration page. Set-up will be available at 8:00 AM Friday morning.

Golf:

Join us for a fun and occasionally competitive round of golf. Use this link to go to the Golf Registration page.

Schedule

Date	Time	Location	Company	Presenter/Sponsor	Program Title
8/7	8:00	Players Club Golf Course	Annual Golf Outing
8/8	8:00	Embassy Suites	@	@	Registration & Breakfast
8/8	9:00	Embassy Suites	AAMI Keynote Speaker	Danielle McGeary, CHTM, PMP	What AAMI can do for you
8/8	10:00	Embassy Suites	RSTI	Todd Boyland, CRES, CPSM, A+, Network+, Security+	PACS Troubleshooting
8/8	11:00	Embassy Suites	RSTI	Todd Boyland, CRES, CPSM, A+, Network+, Security+	PACS Troubleshooting
8/8	12:00	Embassy Suites	@	@	Meeting and Lunch
8/8	1:00	Embassy Suites	Pronk	Julio Castro	Defib Preventive Maintenance - Completing Manufacturer Based PMs Efficiently & Accurately
8/8	2:00	Embassy Suites	Booz Allen Hamilton, GE Healthcare, Bio-Electronics	L. Holly Kollman & Colleen Haugen-Ortiz & Maggie Berkey	Documentation Speaks Louder than Words
8/8	3:00	Embassy Suites	Precision Laser	David Ohland	Laser Safety & Maintenance
8/8	4:00	Embassy Suites	GE Healthcare	Colleen Haugen-Ortiz & Sharon Steeley	How to Combat Biomed Burnout
8/8	5:30	Embassy Suites	@	@	Happy Hour
8/9	8:00	Embassy Suites	@	@	Registration & Breakfast
8/9	9:00	Embassy Suites	Keynote Speaker	Chace Torres	I Just Biomed Here
8/9	10:00	Embassy Suites	IWCC	Jack DeLong	IWCC Electronics & Industrial Systems - A Virtual Tour
8/9	11:00	Embassy Suites	RS&A	DJ Conrad	Linear Accelerators
8/9	12:00	Embassy Suites	@	@	Vendor Fair and Lunch
8/9	2:30	Embassy Suites			Vendor Fair
8/9	4:00	Embassy Suites			Vendor Fair
8/9	6:00	Upstream Brewing Company	@	@	Dinner with Billiards

Presenters

	Danielle McGeary, CHTM, PMP "What AAMI can do for you" Danielle is AAMI’s first Vice President of HTM. Her primary role at AAMI is spreading awareness about the HTM field and how essential HTM professionals are to the safe and effective delivery of patient care in healthcare. McGeary holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. She is a certified Project Manager and Healthcare Technology Manager. McGeary has worked as a Clinical Engineering District Manager for Aramark Healthcare Technologies, Director of Clinical Engineering for the VA Boston/Bedford Healthcare Systems and as an Equipment Planner and Clinical Engineer for Hartford Healthcare.
	Todd Boyland, CRES, CPSM, A+, Network+, Security+ "Diagnosing Problems in a PACS Network Using Software Emulators" o Identify “finger pointing” issues that arise in PACS/DICOM networks. o Introduce DICOM Emulators and basic operations. o Use DICOM emulators to troubleshoot problems between systems in PACS networks. o Demonstrate DICOM Emulator troubleshooting techniques and logging. o Make troubleshooting techniques so easy you have no excuse not to implement them. Todd joined RSTI as an Instructor in 2001. Todd is CRES (Certified radiology Equipment Specialist) Certified as well as CPSM (Certified PACS Systems Master) Certified as a PACS administrator. His expertise in various areas of technology and imaging systems qualifies him to develop RSTI’s modern/new curriculum and ensure RSTI instructor development. He serves as CEO and Director of Training of RSTI Training, and RSTI’s Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). We encourage anyone who wants to, to bring a laptop w/ admin rights to the course, as they will be able to install and use the emulator troubleshooting software and participate in the troubleshooting demos Todd does. Make sure it has at least 2+ hours of battery life.
	Julio Castro "Defib Preventive Maintenance - Completing Manufacturer Based PMs Efficiently & Accurately" 60-minute hands-on presentation will provide valuable information regarding important aspects in servicing defibrillators. A review of best practices for performing preventive maintenance including performing Discharge (Shock) tests, Pacer tests and electrical safety testing per the manufacturer requirements for brands such as Zoll® and LIFEPAK defibrillators. Overview:  Importance of Servicing Defibrillators.  Where to find failure and incident information on medical devices including Defibs.  Common issues reported to FDA.  Key points and best practices to consider when servicing these critical devices.  Demonstration of Defib PM according to manufacturer testing requirements. Julio’s responsibilities in sales also include traveling to biomedical associations presenting technical and educational information to the biomedical engineering community. His background is in electronics, whose career started as an electronics technician in 1988 and has held a wide range of positions in the medical industry including service engineer, service manager, and in sales and marketing over the past 25 years.
	L. Holly Kollman & Colleen Haugen-Ortiz & Maggie Berkey "Documentation Speaks Louder than Words" Mrs. Kollman has been in the HTM field for 15 years with four and half years of specialized training and experience in medical surgical, laser, ventilator, dialysis, and imaging equipment maintenance; two and a half years’ experience managing both union and non-union departments across multiple hospitals; and eight years of experience consulting and providing subject matter expertise for healthcare technology management clients from around the country. As an Agile Product Manager and an Organizational Transformation and Change Management Consultant working with Booz Allen Hamilton, she has focused on managing customer relationships, reengineering business processes, authoring documentation of development tasks/best practices/reports, recommending architecture and technical process improvements, capturing and managing requirements, assisting with proposal development, and most recently, serving as a Deputy Project Manager for Supply Chain data governance and standardization activities. In her spare time, she is finishing her last semester of classes before graduation with her bachelors this fall in individualized studies with a focus on Client Relationship Management and a minor in Technical Communications. She also serves on the Advisory panel for the Women in Leadership Certificate Program and on the North Central Biomed Association Board of Directors, owns a side photography business, manages rental property, aspires to be the best mom to her four children and four fur babies (and grandbabies), loves all types of crafting/creating, is passionate about saving the environment and contributing to a more equitable world for all, and most recently purchased a home to renovate as a future Bed and Breakfast in Northern Minnesota. Colleen Haugen-Ortiz is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in healthcare technology management. Currently serving as an HTM Quality Specialist at GE HealthCare, Colleen leverages her extensive experience and expertise to ensure quality standards in healthcare technology. Colleen's journey began with a background in secondary education before she made a pivotal career shift to serve in the US Army as a biomedical equipment technician. Her tenure with the Army equipped her with invaluable skills in technical operations and maintenance of medical equipment, laying a solid foundation for her subsequent career path. Transitioning to GE HealthCare, Colleen excelled in roles ranging from Client Service Technician to Site Leader, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational acumen. Her dedication to excellence led her to the back office, focusing on quality assurance to uphold stringent healthcare standards. In addition to her professional roles, Colleen is actively involved in shaping industry practices and standards. She serves as a member of the AAMI Technology Management Executive Council and holds the esteemed position of Co-Chair for the AEM Standards Committee, where she contributes significantly to advancing and standardizing healthcare technology practices. Recently, Colleen achieved a milestone in her education, earning a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Compliance and Regulation. This accomplishment underscores her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry regulations and best practices. Outside of work, Colleen finds fulfillment in raising her two spirited boys and managing a lively household "zoo" of two dogs and two cats. Drawing on her biomedical expertise, she ensures her home runs smoothly, reflecting her passion for both family and technical proficiency. Maggie Berkey, CBET, is a BMET for Bio-Electronics in Nebraska. She began her career at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in 2010 and has since filled several roles in the field including supervisor and instructor. Berkey was named AAMI & GE Healthcare's "2021 BMET of the Year". Her passion for Healthcare Technology Management is contagious and undeniable to anyone who she's ever come in contact with. She can be reached at MBerkey40@gmail.com
	David Ohland "Laser Safety & Maintenance" The class will consist of 30 minutes best practices, and 30 minutes of hands-on inside a laser (no power applied). @
	Colleen Haugen-Ortiz & Sharon Steeley “How to Combat Biomed Burnout” Colleen Haugen-Ortiz is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in healthcare technology management. Currently serving as an HTM Quality Specialist at GE HealthCare, Colleen leverages her extensive experience and expertise to ensure quality standards in healthcare technology. Colleen's journey began with a background in secondary education before she made a pivotal career shift to serve in the US Army as a biomedical equipment technician. Her tenure with the Army equipped her with invaluable skills in technical operations and maintenance of medical equipment, laying a solid foundation for her subsequent career path. Transitioning to GE HealthCare, Colleen excelled in roles ranging from Client Service Technician to Site Leader, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational acumen. Her dedication to excellence led her to the back office, focusing on quality assurance to uphold stringent healthcare standards. In addition to her professional roles, Colleen is actively involved in shaping industry practices and standards. She serves as a member of the AAMI Technology Management Executive Council and holds the esteemed position of Co-Chair for the AEM Standards Committee, where she contributes significantly to advancing and standardizing healthcare technology practices. Recently, Colleen achieved a milestone in her education, earning a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Compliance and Regulation. This accomplishment underscores her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry regulations and best practices. Outside of work, Colleen finds fulfillment in raising her two spirited boys and managing a lively household "zoo" of two dogs and two cats. Drawing on her biomedical expertise, she ensures her home runs smoothly, reflecting her passion for both family and technical proficiency.
	Chace Torres "I Just Biomed Here" DFW Branch Manager (SPBS) Host of Bearded Biomed Podcast I started my career in 2010, graduating from the DOD 68A course at Shepard Airforce Base. I was stationed at Ft Hood, TX and deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and Liberia in 2014. In 2017 I transitioned to the civilian sector. From that moment to 2024 I've been a field service technician for SPBS. I'm currently the DFW Branch Manager overseeing 900+ active healthcare clients. In 2021 I reintroduced myself to the world as the Bearded Biomed, host of the hit podcast that has taken the profession by storm. Interviewing key figures and colleagues over multitudes of topics that can be tuned into via Spotify, Apple, or YouTube. In between being a full time Biomed, and working the podcast angle I've obtained the CHTM, CBET, and BS in management. In 2023 I wrote and self published "Ollie The Biomed" the first ever Biomed children's book to showcase the day to day life of a Biomedical Equipment Technician. I strive to leave a lasting mark within this profession to inspire, mentor, and better the Biomed field.
	Jack Delong "IWCC Electronics & Industrial Systems - A Virtual Tour" Jack DeLong is an instructor of Electronics, Physics, Math and Lasers at Iowa Western Community College. He also coaches the middleschool MathCounts team for the Catholic Homeschool Association of Omaha. Jack served in the Army, with deployments to Iraq, Qatar and Croatia specializing in fiber optic and satellite communications. Between deployments, Mr. DeLong taught Physics as well as Lasers & Optics at the United States Military Academy. He has earned the Bronze Star Medal and the U.S. Parachutist’s Badge.
	DJ Conrad “Linear Accelerators” RS&A SVP Providing an industry leading Radiotherapy service model as well as connecting the global service community to make a difference in people's lives.