Erika Garden
Summary
Dynamic Biomedical Equipment Technician Supervisor at Cibola General Hospital with a proven track record in medical device compliance and team leadership. Expert in maintenance and repair, I successfully implemented cost-saving strategies, enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and collaboration with clinical teams to optimize equipment management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Equipment Technician Supervisor
Cibola General Hospital
Grants, NM
12.2023 - Current
- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance for all medical devices in a 25-bed hospital.
- Evaluated and resolved potential risks to patient safety by ensuring medical equipment compliance with manufacturer standards.
- Worked with clinical personnel to develop cost-saving approaches for equipment replacement, avoiding unnecessary expenditure.
- Ensured meticulous record-keeping for inventory and maintenance activities, supporting effective equipment management.
Warranty Technician II
PS Audio
Denver, CO
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Troubleshot and restored functionality to customer audio systems, enhancing user experience.
- Restored refurbished audio units to enhance company profitability through resale of returned products.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve persistent software and hardware issues reported by customers.
- Kept customers informed on repair progress, balancing expectations and providing clear updates to enhance service experience.
- Applied expert soldering skills to enhance the durability of repaired products.
Electronics Technician Second Class
US Navy
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Specialized in the operation of Digital Modular Radios, contributing to improved fleet communication systems.
- Managed inventory weekly, maintaining precise records to support operational readiness.
- Completed leadership training to support rank advancement and improve team leadership capabilities.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues in navigation, radar, and communication systems, enhancing system reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Medical device compliance
- Collaboration skills
- Soldering techniques
- Planning
- Maintenance & repair
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Technician Supervisor
Cibola General Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Warranty Technician II
PS Audio
06.2021 - 07.2023
Electronics Technician Second Class
US Navy
01.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
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