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CTE Month: Alum credits 小黄猫传媒 for her biomedical technology passion
Story by Misty Bouse. Photos by Ric Getter.
Brianna Mascaro discovered a career in biomedical technology thanks to her exploration of 小黄猫传媒’s career technical education programs.
Within a week of graduating from 小黄猫传媒 in 2022, Brianna Mascaro found her dream job as a biomedical equipment technician at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital in Vancouver, Washington.
Her role is critical鈥攎aintaining and repairing life-saving medical equipment such as defibrillators, sonograms, and monitors to ensure optimal patient care.
鈥淚 love helping people and facing challenges,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t was built for me. Walking through the hospital, I get stopped all the time with questions about devices, and I love making people feel comfortable with the equipment.鈥
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A mother of three, Mascaro鈥檚 path to her career was not immediate. She initially struggled to find her calling but was drawn to biomedical technology after hearing about it from a friend. Balancing education and family responsibilities, she pursued 小黄猫传媒鈥檚 Electronic Engineering Technology Program, choosing courses that fit her children鈥檚 school schedules.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mascaro adapted by setting up a lab in her garage, developing strong troubleshooting skills. Today, she takes pride in her role, knowing her work ensures healthcare professionals have reliable equipment for patient care.
Mascaro encourages more women to explore biomedical technology, emphasizing problem-solving, teamwork, and hands-on learning. 鈥淲e are outnumbered but highly capable,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 highly recommend this career to strong, hardworking females.鈥
She also credits the 小黄猫传媒’s preparation of students for the industry鈥檚 Certified Biomedical Technician exam and encourages anyone to join the growing field. Mascaro said the college provides all the needed training to be successful in the career.
鈥淭here are things you can鈥檛 learn from books and you have to learn with boots on the ground, or in on-the-job training,鈥 Mascaro said.
To read her complete story, visit her 小黄猫传媒 web feature.