Jim DeLucy
Carbondale
Summary
Dynamic Biomedical Equipment Technician with extensive experience at Geisinger CMC Hospital, excelling in equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven track record of enhancing patient safety through rigorous inspections and timely repairs. Skilled in equipment calibration and fostering effective communication with clinical staff to ensure optimal device performance and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Geisinger CMC Hospital
- Leveraged strong relationships with manufacturers to expedite warranty claims processing when necessary.
- Analyzed and interpreted schematics and drawings for Type equipment.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to recommend cost-effective upgrades or replacements for outdated biomedical systems.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by keeping medical equipment well-maintained, ensuring uninterrupted access to vital care services.
- Researched catalogs and parts lists to locate components for repairs.
- Demonstrated correct operation, care and calibration to on-site medical personnel.
- Checked facility's structural environment to assess for electrical, mechanical, and other safety hazards.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on biomedical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted thorough inspections of medical devices, adhering to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to troubleshoot equipment issues and enhance operational efficiency.
- Documented service records accurately, maintaining detailed logs for compliance and accountability.
- Provided training to junior technicians on equipment handling and preventive maintenance practices.
- Implemented process improvements for equipment servicing, reducing turnaround time for repairs.
- Developed standard operating procedures for equipment management, streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency.
- Streamlined inventory management, maintaining accurate records of all medical equipment repairs and replacements.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Increased hospital efficiency with timely troubleshooting and repair of critical biomedical systems.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Expedited resolution of technical challenges with keen attention to detail during diagnostics and root cause analysis processes.
- Coordinated allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.
- Trained junior technicians in proper diagnostic procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Enriched knowledge base by actively participating in relevant industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions for clinical staff on the use and maintenance of newly acquired medical devices.
- Installed Type equipment and performed monthly calibration.
- Responded to customer requests for service and repairs within 24 hours.
- Improved patient safety by routinely inspecting and calibrating essential medical equipment for optimal functionality.
- Developed streamlined reporting procedures for equipment malfunction incidents, enhancing the efficiency of corrective action plans.
- Soldered loose connections in equipment to reduce safety hazards and improve performance.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting thorough preventive maintenance on biomedical devices.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Installed, calibrated and monitored Type devices.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Marian Community Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2018
- Minimized risk of malfunctions through rigorous quality control measures applied during routine equipment inspections.
- Analyzed and interpreted schematics and drawings for Type equipment.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to recommend cost-effective upgrades or replacements for outdated biomedical systems.
- Assisted customers with budget planning and recommendations on cost-effective replacement alternatives for outdated, issue-prone equipment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by keeping medical equipment well-maintained, ensuring uninterrupted access to vital care services.
- Established clear communication channels with vendors, enabling swift resolution of parts supply issues.
- Researched catalogs and parts lists to locate components for repairs.
- Demonstrated correct operation, care and calibration to on-site medical personnel.
- Checked facility's structural environment to assess for electrical, mechanical, and other safety hazards.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on biomedical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted thorough inspections of medical devices, adhering to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to troubleshoot equipment issues and enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided training to junior technicians on equipment handling and preventive maintenance practices.
- Implemented process improvements for equipment servicing, reducing turnaround time for repairs.
- Led cross-functional teams in conducting risk assessments on biomedical systems to enhance patient safety.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Increased hospital efficiency with timely troubleshooting and repair of critical biomedical systems.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Expedited resolution of technical challenges with keen attention to detail during diagnostics and root cause analysis processes.
- Coordinated allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.
- Trained junior technicians in proper diagnostic procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions for clinical staff on the use and maintenance of newly acquired medical devices.
- Installed Type equipment and performed monthly calibration.
- Responded to customer requests for service and repairs within 24 hours.
- Improved patient safety by routinely inspecting and calibrating essential medical equipment for optimal functionality.
- Soldered loose connections in equipment to reduce safety hazards and improve performance.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting thorough preventive maintenance on biomedical devices.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Moses Taylor Hospital
08.2002 - 2008
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on biomedical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted thorough inspections of medical devices, adhering to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to troubleshoot equipment issues and enhance operational efficiency.
- Documented service records accurately, maintaining detailed logs for compliance and accountability.
- Provided training to junior technicians on equipment handling and preventive maintenance practices.
- Implemented process improvements for equipment servicing, reducing turnaround time for repairs.
- Led cross-functional teams in conducting risk assessments on biomedical systems to enhance patient safety.
- Developed standard operating procedures for equipment management, streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency.
- Streamlined inventory management, maintaining accurate records of all medical equipment repairs and replacements.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Supported facility expansion projects by effectively coordinating the installation of advanced biomedical equipment.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Increased hospital efficiency with timely troubleshooting and repair of critical biomedical systems.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Expedited resolution of technical challenges with keen attention to detail during diagnostics and root cause analysis processes.
- Coordinated allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.
- Trained junior technicians in proper diagnostic procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Enriched knowledge base by actively participating in relevant industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions for clinical staff on the use and maintenance of newly acquired medical devices.
- Installed Type equipment and performed monthly calibration.
- Responded to customer requests for service and repairs within 24 hours.
- Improved patient safety by routinely inspecting and calibrating essential medical equipment for optimal functionality.
- Developed streamlined reporting procedures for equipment malfunction incidents, enhancing the efficiency of corrective action plans.
- Soldered loose connections in equipment to reduce safety hazards and improve performance.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting thorough preventive maintenance on biomedical devices.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Installed, calibrated and monitored Type devices.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
GE Clinical Services
09.1997 - 06.2002
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and performed repairs on various medical devices.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure proper equipment utilization and safety compliance.
- Assisted in the installation and calibration of new medical technologies.
- Maintained accurate records of service activities and equipment performance metrics.
- Trained junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Led cross-functional teams to address complex equipment challenges effectively.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting thorough preventive maintenance on biomedical devices.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Installed, calibrated and monitored Type devices.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
Education
Associate of Science - Biomedical Equipment Technologies
Johnson College
Scranton, PA06.1996
Skills
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Medical device repair
- Installations and repairs
- Equipment calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- OSHA regulations
- Electrical testing
- Safety monitoring
- Documenting service tickets
- Inspection reporting
- Electronic digital circuitry
- Radiometers
- Oscilloscopes
- Gas flow analyzers
- Electrosurgical analyzers
- Safety regulation compliance
- Reporting service information
- Calibration techniques
- Electronics
- Providing customer service
- Device refurbishment
- Installing and repairing equipment
- Biomedical device testing
- Regulatory standards
- Instrumentation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Safety compliance
Training
Trained in intraortic balloon pumps at Datascope Trained in Spacelabs monitoring systems
Trained in Marquette/ GE monitoring systems
Trained in Ivac iv pumps Ivac
Steris Or lights
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Marian Community Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2018
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Moses Taylor Hospital
08.2002 - 2008
Biomedical Equipment Technician
GE Clinical Services
09.1997 - 06.2002
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Geisinger CMC Hospital
Associate of Science - Biomedical Equipment Technologies
Johnson College