Whitt Achord

Senior Consultant

Contact Info

Department

Equipment Services

Phone

(504) 952-6410

Email

whitt.achord@youngonline.com

Locations

New Orleans, LA

Biography

Whitt Achord started his career in the medical device field after receiving his degree in Instrumentation & Control Systems Design in 2008. He started working on diagnostic laboratory instrumentation with a concentration in blood gas, coagulation, chemistry, and immunoassay analyzers. He installed, maintained, and repaired this equipment before moving on to imaging systems, where he specialized in installation, repair, and maintenance, along with optimizing image quality on a wide range of imaging modalities, including X-Ray, vascular, and Fluoroscopy. He also has experience installing and repairing surgical lighting and video monitors. Whitt is proud to be a valued member of the Equipment Consulting team at Young and Associates.

Professional Experience

  • 2023 - Current  |  Senior Consultant  |  YOUNG & Associates
  • 2021 - 2023  |  Imaging Systems Engineer  |  Majestic Medical Solutions
  • 2017 - 2021  |  Field Service Engineer  |  GE Healthcare
  • 2010 - 2017  |  Field Service Engineer  |  Siemens Healthineers
  • 2009 - 2010  |  Field Service Engineer  |  Southern Medical Services

Education

  • ITI Technical College  |  Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Associates Degree - Instrumentation and Control Systems Design