
Dynamic bilingual professional with a proven track record in team management and strategy development at Brooke Army Medical Center. Expert in equipment maintenance planning and regulatory compliance, I excel in fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about delivering quality assurance and driving positive outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Evaluated and installed sophisticated/complex medical equipment and/or systems to include (1) standalone equipment and/or components that contain integrated circuitry (designed along an event and where the patient becomes part of the circuit) and/or microprocessors when the technician must have a complete and thorough knowledge of the entire system and know the effect of completed work on the rest of the system (examples include three phase X-ray apparatus, ultrasound scanners, surgical and dermatological lasers, physiological monitoring systems, proprietary local area networks, input and output computers, computed radiography (digital imagery), telemaintenance, teleradiography, telemedicine, and (20) integrated/networked systems and related electronics and automation/networking required to integrate this equipment into its respective Environment of Care (examples include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography scanners, radiographic-fluoroscopic x-ray systems). Ensured adequacy of all equipment networking and/or LAN integration for assigned functional area to include compatibility with existing utilities and existing equipment/components, determining what modifications to utilities are necessary to ensure the equipment operates as the user intends, and overseeing selection of network hardware. Provided guidance to other technicians when required.
Served as an adviser for special projects involving the installation, service and repair of highly complex medical equipment and systems as well as technical advisor to clinical staff regarding technical reviews of new equipment considering needs, environment, available facilities, networks requirements, quality, repair ability, purchase, etc., and overall life cycle management. Subsequently, provided advice and assistance in equipment selection application, care, and operation; and advised prospective users on maintainability, suitability, and adaptability of equipment to the users' site. Ensured that cabling such as fiber optics, cat 5, Ethernets, etc., and hardware such as switches, hubs and converters are in place and are functioning and capable of interfacing with said hardware (modalities0. This process involves coordinating with doctors, nurses, medical technicians, medical equipment manufacturers, independent contractors, in-house DPW, as well as IMD, and result in setup compliant with the regulating bodies and manufacturer specifications. Served as consultant to physicians, medical technologists, and medical technicians in the purchase of new equipment and modification of systems to meet special needs.
Subsequent to purchase, took appropriate action to enter equipment into use. Inspected new patient care equipment (PCE) to include receipt, inventory of parts, accessories, assembly, inspection, calibration, performance verification, parts replacement, documentation and interpretation of PM inspection results to determine whether equipment is safe and operating within manufacturer's specifications. Also inspected, operated and tested medical equipment to determine whether it meets government's specifications after purchase.
Set up and installed new medical PCE systems. Inspects services performed on-site by commercial vendors for acceptable work performed in light of contract and original manufacture's specifications before payment is made for services. Communicated with clinical staff (physicians, nurses, technicians, etc.) as necessary to provide assistance and in-service training, setup, calibration, operation, and application of PCE.
Occasionally, PCE will be so new or unique that PM procedures are not documented. Determined schedule of preventative maintenance and formulated methods and techniques to perform all maintenance, identified what needs to be checked on the equipment; assured operational integrity and safety according o manufacture's specifications on instrumentations and medical equipment; and troubleshoot systems to determine nature and extent of repairs required. Made recommendations to change manufacturer-provided documentation to correct errors and clarify operating and maintenance instructions, diagrams, guidelines and terminology.
Performed maintenance, troubleshoot, repairs, overhaul, and surveillance testing of electronic components, medical equipment and system's, and modifications based on official guidance. As functional SME, the technician must have a complete and thorough knowledge of the entire system in order to know the effect of what he/she does on the rest of the system as well as oversee how lower-graded technicians' work is affecting overall systems. Within functional area of expertise, specializes in all covered equipment requiring specialized training or experience, e.g., radiology, clinical laboratory, physiological monitoring, etc. Specialized and complex equipment include invasive and non-invasive radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment modified with image intensifiers.