Hi, I’m
Dante Petronelli
Columbus,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Radiology Engineering Specialist adept at installing and maintaining medical imaging equipment. Familiar with Joint Commission code and highly effective at keeping equipment and systems in line with compliance standards.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Varian
Field Service Engineer
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient troubleshooting of complex technical issues on radiation therapy proton system.
- Performed detailed diagnostics to accurately identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions for improved system performance.
- Conducted regular inspections on electrical, mechanical and vacuum systems, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly downtime events.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring timely procurement of parts to avoid delays in servicing equipment.
- Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of Varian Probeam 360 Proton Therapy systems.
Air Force Reserve / 910th Medical Squadron
Biomedical Equipment Technician
07.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Unit Safety Representative, bringing program to 100% compliance.
- Perform planned maintenance and repairs on dental x-ray equipment including intraoral (Planmeca ProX) and panoramic x-ray units (Planmeca Promax S3).
- Decommissioned Planmeca Promax S3 and coordinated install of new Promax S3 system.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Radiology Equipment Engineering Specialist
06.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Calibration and repair of ultrasounds, including point of care, OR, and IVUS.
- Experience with Philips, GE, Siemens, Sonosite, and BK ultrasound systems.
- Certified by Siemens in maintenance of Ysio Max / x.pree x-ray machines.
- Siemens certifications for servicing angiography equipment, Artis zee and Q.
- Siemens MRI training on MR Essentials and Magnet Basics of Aera/Skrya models.
- Troubleshooting on all Cath/EP Lab faults for GE Innova and Philips Allura
- Coordinate planned maintenance between hospital department managers and vendors for on-time completion of annual maintenance on imaging systems.
- Knowledge of DICOM, working with PACS to isolate image transfer errors.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Clinical Engineering Specialist
11.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Maintenance and repair of diagnostic imaging systems in Cardiac Cath/EP Labs, providing immediate on-demand service to mitigate delay of procedure start times.
- Provide network troubleshooting support on GE gateways across 6 hospital networks.
- Support of cardiac mapping vendors' operations i.e new equipment install, repairs.
- Functioned as GE MARS Holter Lab software system administrator.
- Performed install of EP Lab cardiac mapping, stimulation and ablation systems.
- Presented training to 20 Clinical Engineering techs on anatomy and physiology pertaining to Cath/EP
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Biomedical Electronics Technician
01.2018 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Resolve top priority malfunctions on risk level 1 equipment, such as anesthesia machines, video systems, and surgical microscopes, preventing OR case delays.
- Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance on OR medical equipment.
- Trained technicians on operation and maintenance of electrosurgical generators.
- Eliminated need for Medtronic maintenance contract through on-time completion of scheduled maintenance on Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators.
Universal Hospital Services
Field Service Biomedical Equipment Technician
09.2012 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Functioned as POC for all biomed equipment maintenance at five different hospitals.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA).
- Provided validation,repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
Education
Community College of The Air ForceMontgomery, AL
Associate of Applied Science from BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
11.2023
Air Force Medical Education And Training CampusSan Antonio, TX
Graduate from Biomedical Equipment Maintenance
09.2012
University Overview
- Dean’s List
Skills
- Schematics Reading
- Electrical Repair Procedures
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Service Documentation
- Equipment Calibration
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Failure Analysis
- Safety Standards
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
Varian
08.2023 - Current
Radiology Equipment Engineering Specialist
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2023
Clinical Engineering Specialist
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2021
Biomedical Electronics Technician
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2018 - 10.2018
Field Service Biomedical Equipment Technician
Universal Hospital Services
09.2012 - 01.2018
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Air Force Reserve / 910th Medical Squadron
07.2011 - Current
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
Air Force Medical Education And Training Campus
Graduate from Biomedical Equipment Maintenance