Jose Lara
Arlington ,TX
Summary
Senior biomedical equipment technician with 26 years of experience who has provided exceptional service to numerous hospital departments. Highly motivated team player with a prominent skill level in responding to crucial calls while providing the customer with a timely solution. Dedicated teammate who is flexible, maintains excellent time management skills, critical thinking skills and great adaptability to a multitude of situations. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve problems while maintaining open communications with the end user is a great fit for the Clinical Engineer Role.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician
Parkland Health
Dallas
03.2018 - Current
- Build trusting relationships with leadership of departments in order to facilitate dependable channel of communication for addressing pressing problems.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Installation of new medical equipment, multiple expansions, and significant upgrades that have positively impacted day-to-day operations of my departments.
- Perform calibrations on life support equipment in accordance to manufacturer recommendations.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Complete preventative maintenance, inspections, electrical safety testing and documentation on medical
equipment. - Delivered comprehensive training sessions for clinical staff on use and maintenance of newly acquired medical devices.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
Medical Equipment Installation Technician
Progressive Communications
Dallas, TX
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Ran, tested and certified cable connections critical for patient monitoring systems.
- Installed, labeled, tested and configured network closets dedicated for patient monitoring systems.
- Coordinated installations of new patient monitoring equipment to numerous hospitals across the United States.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of complex projects.
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Baylor Scott & White Health
Dallas, TX
08.2004 - 08.2016
- Biomed surgery technician that maintained life support and critical equipment for 1025 bed hospital with 75 operating rooms.
- Managed and coordinated vendor repairs for da Vinci surgical robot, Cath lab system, heart lung bypass machines, sterilizers and surgical microscopes.
- Installed and performed safety inspections on new medical equipment for multiple Baylor hospitals.
- Managed equipment replacement plan for my assigned departments.
- Increased hospital efficiency with timely troubleshooting and repair of critical medical systems.
- Supported facility expansion projects by effectively coordinating installation of advanced biomedical equipment.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
US Army
Dallas, TX
06.1998 - 06.2004
- Biomedical equipment technician for US Army, served in numerous deployments to Germany, Bosnia, Kosovo, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium and Iceland.
- SGT in charge of 10 biomedical technicians in Ft Sam Houston TX.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Developed presentations and provided on-site demonstrations of latest biomedical devices, technologies and procedures.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
Biomedical Engineering Technologies
US Army Biomedical Technician School
Aurora, CO06.1999
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Regulatory Standards
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Calm Under Pressure
- Dependable and Responsible
- System Installation
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Project Management
Timeline
Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician
Parkland Health
03.2018 - Current
Medical Equipment Installation Technician
Progressive Communications
05.2017 - 03.2018
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
Baylor Scott & White Health
08.2004 - 08.2016
Biomedical Equipment Technician
US Army
06.1998 - 06.2004
Biomedical Engineering Technologies
US Army Biomedical Technician School