Kirk Hannah
Havre,MT
Summary
Dynamic Biomedical Equipment Technician with proven expertise at Northern Montana Health Care in medical device repair and preventive maintenance. Skilled in troubleshooting and safety monitoring, I enhanced equipment performance through meticulous inspections and training junior technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to ensuring operational readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Northern Montana Health Care
Havre, MT
05.1999 - Current
- Assisted in maintenance and repair of medical equipment ensuring operational readiness
- Learned safety protocols for handling biomedical devices in clinical settings
- Supported troubleshooting efforts for malfunctioning equipment under supervision
- Collaborated with senior technicians to perform routine inspections on machinery
- Documented service records and maintenance activities adhering to regulatory standards
- Familiarized with calibration processes for diagnostic tools improving accuracy in tests
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of equipment functionality
- Engaged in team meetings to discuss equipment performance and improvement strategies
- 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.
- Installed, calibrated and monitored [Type] devices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Trained junior technicians in proper diagnostic procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
- Analyzed and interpreted schematics and drawings for [Type] equipment.
- Soldered loose connections in equipment to reduce safety hazards and improve performance.
- Researched catalogs and parts lists to locate components for repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MTSkills
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Medical device repair
- Installations and repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Electrical testing
- Safety monitoring
- Documenting service tickets
Certification
- Dialysis Training - 2024
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Northern Montana Health Care
05.1999 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
Montana State University-Northern