Joseph Kovacs

• Supervised medical readiness programs for large units/organizations, ensuring regulatory compliance within health and safety standards
• Provided leadership in training and readiness exercises for emergency medical response teams.
• Supervised subordinate/lower echelon team members, providing guidance on best practices in operations management.
• Participated in strategic-level conferences and project workshops to provide vital capabilities and risk analysis, current best practices, and emerging threats to mission success within the field of feeding operations management.

• Directed medical readiness initiatives, current – future operations, and contingency operations support during COVID-19 pandemic which training and readiness of over 2,000 medical specialty service members to mobilize/deploy to regions in need.
• Oversaw inventory management and lifecycle maintenance of high-value equipment which ensured zero losses, incidents, and timely availability of equipment.

• Led and facilitated training programs for diverse teams, overseeing logistical and operational planning
• Managed resource allocation and readiness reporting for over 2,000 personnel
• Utilized advanced software systems for training and logistics management.

• Served as S3 Training and Operations NCOIC at 7202 Medical Support Unit (MSU), with a mission to augment Army Medical Center (MEDCEN) or Army Medical Department (MEDDAC) as directed by U.S Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) to assist with Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) events and deploy in support of in support of Contingency Operations in accordance with MEDCOM Mobilization Plan.
• Planned and prepared Future Operations (FUOPS).
• Developed and managed training in accordance with Unit Mission Essential Task List (METL).
• Managed medical readiness of 76 assigned Soldiers.
• Supervised and counseled four NCOs.
• Assisted with inventory and Life Cycle Management (LCM) of durable, nonexpendable equipment.

Served as Battalion Ambulance Medical NCOIC/Manager at 3/363 Training Support Battalion, an Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) focused unit, which supports the deployment readiness and training of over 70,000 Soldiers assigned to 1st Army Division West; managed medical readiness, OC/T training requirements of 166 assigned personnel; provided administrative and medical feedback and reporting of Soldiers to 120th Infantry Brigade; updated medical codes and readiness of sick or injured Soldiers; provided mentorship and medical training requirements to Battalion Medical Platoon; oversaw an inventory of medical supplies valued in excess of $1,000,000.

• Ensured safety compliance during fieldwork exercises by adhering to established protocols and processes.
• Assisted in training new observers, sharing knowledge and adhering to current regulatory guidance and doctrine
• Managed and oversaw medical readiness and continuing education/credentialing data collection processes

• Served as Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge (NCOIC) of Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), a Jointly staffed, 112-bed Level III Trauma Center serving 218,000 beneficiaries from Department of Defense (DoD), European Regional Medical Center (ERMC), Central Command (CENTCOM) and African Command (AFRICOM):
• Provided administrative and clinical oversight to 66 total personnel: provided guidance and mentorship to 8 clinic NCOICs; rated and counseled 8 NCOs, 36 junior enlisted Soldiers, Airmen, and Sailors.
• Oversaw and managed an annual spending budget valued over $6,000,000.
• Managed the Department Life Cycle Management program of medical and non-medical equipment

AREAS OF SPECIAL EMPHASIS

• LRMC NCO of Year and LRMC Soldier of Year Competition
• The Joint Commission (TJC) Survey
• European Regional Medical Command Renovation Project
• NCO/Soldier of Month (NCOM/SOM) Competitions
• German Weapons Proficiency.

APPOINTED DUTIES

• Financial Liability Investigations Property Loss (FLIPL) Investigating Officer
• Narcotics Inventory Disinterested Officer (DIO)
• SHARP Specialist
• Equal Opportunity Leader
• Team Strategies Tools to Enhance Performance, and Patient Safety (STEPPS) Instructor
• Modem Army Combative Program (MACP) Instructor

• Counseled and supervised two Soldiers, six Non-Commissioned Officers, and three Civilian employees
• Oversaw a total of 38 personnel from the US Army John Feagin Sports Fellowship, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Podiatry, and Orthopedic Clinics providing orthopedic care for 4,500 cadets and approximately 40,000 beneficiaries
• Assisted with treatment of orthopedic injuries, casting, splinting, soft goods, and traction
• Responsible for medical and non-medical equipment valued at $346,779.
  

AREAS OF SPECIAL EMPHASIS:

• 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC);
• Performance Improvement (PI);
• 2011 Round Robin Training.
• Tricare Third Party Collection Program;
• Life Cycle Maintenance (LCM);
• Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Care Sections
• Table VIII Validation
• Expert Pistol Marksmanship
  

APPOINTED DUTIES

• Primary Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Specialist
• Delayed Care Triage
• Section NCOIC
• Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL)
• Equipment Hand Receipt Holder
• Unit Prevention Leader (UPL)

Skills: Clinical Operations · Employee Training · Splinting · JCAHO · Third Party Collections · Product Lifecycle Management · Inventory Management · Logistics Management · Casting · Life-cycle Management · Clinical Administration · Clinical Supervision · Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) · Emergency Operations

• Clinical Capital Expense Equipment Procurement (CEEP) program
• Life Cycle Management Program, and Government Purchasing Card holder.
• Responsible for rating and evaluating 3 personnel and managing medical and non-medical equipment, devices and non-durable goods valued at over $3,000,000 with zero losses or incidents.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining the Equal Opportunity program within the Orthopedic Department and Department of Surgery
• Skills: Clinical Operations · Splinting · orthopedic tech · JCAHO · Medical Logistics · Customer Service · Equal Opportunities · Casting · Wound Care · Clinical Administration · Emergency Trauma · Logistics Management · Life-cycle Management · Capital & Expense Budget Management · Government Procurement · Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

• Served as an Airborne Combat Medic and Senior Line Medic in 1/505 Parachute Infantry Regiment with two combat deployments to Fallujah, Iraq 2003-2004 and Zormat, Afghanistan 2004. Provided emergency medical care and trauma care for a platoon - company sized element consisting of over 200 paratroopers; assigned responsibility, mentorship, and training of three junior medics and over $50,000.00 worth of medical equipment. AATW!.Served as an Airborne Combat Medic and Senior Line Medic in 1/505 Parachute Infantry Regiment with two combat deployments to Fallujah, Iraq 2003-2004 and Zormat, Afghanistan 2004. Provided emergency medical care and trauma care for a platoon - company sized element consisting of over 200 paratroopers; assigned responsibility, mentorship, and training of three junior medics and over $50,000.00 worth of medical equipment. AATW!.
• Skills: Tactical Operations · Emergency Trauma · Team Management · Tactical Medicine · Team Leadership