Callista Carroll
OZARK,MO
Summary
I worked as a senior Biomedical technician specializing in equipment in the Intensive Care Units. The areas of interest include intranet monitoring systems, specialized infant incubators, and cardiac monitoring equipment. I worked with the medical staff to ensure smooth and functioning equipment.
I show attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Electronic Technician
Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
07.1992 - 07.2021
- Communicated technical information to improve skills of other technicians.
- Assisted senior technicians with installation and configuration of various software operating systems.
- Helped develop procedures and corrective actions for biomedical work.
- Configured electronic devices such as HMI displays and programmable position encoders.
- Repaired moderately complex electronic and mechanical equipment to component level.
- Streamlined tasks in effort to provide easier and more efficient workflows for peers and colleagues.
- Instructed healthcare staff about use and care of biomedical equipment.
- Recorded maintenance activities performed on assigned medical equipment and updated departmental database of record of service.
- Performed urgent device corrections and biomedical equipment recalls.
- Reviewed medical equipment with suspected involvement in adverse patient interactions.
- Completed preventive maintenance schedules, conducted performance tests and repaired product malfunctions.
- Established professional relationships with hospital personnel through effective communication and collaboration skills to promote collaboration and enhance results.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
NovaMed
Bridgeport, CT
07.1988 - 06.1992
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Responded to customer requests for service and repairs within 24 hours.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Lane Rehabilitation Facility
Waterbury, CT
05.1982 - 10.1985
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
St Leo University
Norfolk, VA06.2011
Associate of Science - Biomedical Engineering Technologies
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT06.1988
Licensed - Licensed Practical Nurse
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Waterbury, CT02.1973
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Records Maintenance
- Research and analysis
- Data interpretation
- Equipment calibration
Affiliations
Virginia Biomedical Association
Timeline
Biomedical Electronic Technician
Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters
07.1992 - 07.2021
Biomedical Equipment Technician
NovaMed
07.1988 - 06.1992
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Lane Rehabilitation Facility
05.1982 - 10.1985
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
St Leo University
Associate of Science - Biomedical Engineering Technologies
Gateway Community College
Licensed - Licensed Practical Nurse
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
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