Joshua Pitts

Development Technician II

UNLV Dental School

05.2004 - Current

Met tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and maintaining a strong work ethic in high-pressure situations.
Streamlined development processes for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement in the workflow.
Ensured compliance with industry standards, maintaining detailed records of testing results and development progress.
This position i fabricated, maintains, calibrates, repairs and modifies a variety of electrical, mechanical and computerized equipment.
I deal with computer system associated with dental operatory chairs, radiology equipment, dental laboratory equipment and simulation simulators.
Performs variety of interrelated functions requiring, specialized knowledge of electronics, mechanics and electrohydrolics in support of scientific research and student instruction.
Participates in fabrication, designs and development of barrier protection to minimize dental students and faculty exposure to scatter radiation from X-ray equipment.
Resolves the most complex technical dental equipment; has advanced training usually provided by the manufacture in the maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair of dental equipment to include dental chairs, dental handpieces and dental x-ray equipment.
Performs in-house repair of dental handpieces. Recognized and authorized by the state to install dental x-ray equipment.
Prepares technical reports related to the work necessary to register equipment with federal and state agencies.
Uses knowledge and application of electrical and mechanical principles and theories to modify existing equipment to fit the needs of the workplace
Responsible for the training of dental equipment technician. Installs, service and repairs dental operatory equipment including, but not limited to, electric, air, water and hydraulics on dental chairs.
Responds to emergency breakdowns of dental chairs and makes necessary repairs. Trouble shoots problems with radiology equipment, dental vacuum systems, dental laboratory equipment and other dental equipment; determines materials and components required as well as the estimated cost to make the necessary repairs.
Maintains an inventory of the dental parts and makes minor repairs to small dental equipment. Replaces obsolete or faulty equipment as needed.
Repairs or replaces defective and/or worn parts in the dental equipment. Ensures dental equipment needing major repairs is shipped to the appropriate manufacturer or service center for repairs.
Performs routine service and preventative maintenance on dental equipment; ensures all equipment sent out for repair is logged, tracked, and returned. Upon return of repaired equipment this position confirms equipment is working properly.
This position uses electrical and mechanical tools such as welders, vacuum gauges, volt meters, drills,and hand tools to complete repairs to work in the dental facility.
I also deal with sub contractors when new builds are being done. to make sure it is done to our standards of the dental school.
I deal with contracts for larger dental equipment such as but not limited to air compressors, suction pumps, revers osmosis systems, sterilizers, washers and ultrasonics. they all need yearly service contracts.
keys I also am in charge of all the office keys for cubicles and drawers for the offices and simulation units. Re-keying them or ordering new cores and keys to replace them.
Collaborated with engineers, providing valuable technical input for optimized product designs.

Summary

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Work History

Development Technician II

Education

GED -

Skills

Certification

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Development Technician II

GED -

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