Matthew Hernandez
Roy,UT
Summary
Extensive experience in customer service, effective verbal and written communication, production tracking systems and logistics data analysis. Proficient in the creation of data tables and macros to simplify complex processes relevant for workplace tasks and projects. Expert in GCSS, TEWLS, and other SAP based tracking systems. Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic, electromechanical, and hydraulic and imaging devices. A passion for learning new processes and training any modality, any location, in any environment. Ready to take on any task and guaranteed to maximize efficiency and accuracy while maintaining excellent communication. Proven leadership ability during trying and complicated times while continuing to encourage and inspire peers and subordinates to achieve their greatest potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronics Technician (Medical Maintenance) GS-11
USAMMA MMOD-UT
Hill AFB, UT
04.2019 - Current
- Calibrated a wide range of complex medical instrumentation according to manufacturer specifications, with an emphasis on pulmonary devices such as ventilators, anesthesia, and oxygen generation.
- Repaired malfunctioning components or replaced faulty parts using specialized tools and test instruments.
- Educate customers as an expert on biomedical equipment standards, patient safety parameters, and regulatory requirements outlined in Federal and state guidelines to include: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), The Joint Commission (TJC), American College of Radiology (ACR), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Health Care Facilities Handbook (as it applies to medical equipment and the medical environment), applicable Army guidance and regulations, applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) guidelines, Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) information, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manufacturers' literature to help explain potential delays, specialized testing and TMDE requirements to provide an accurate expectation of facility work capacity.
- Expert at improving lifecycle management of advanced pulmonary medical equipment such as anesthesia, oxygen concentrators, and ventilators through management of warehouse stock and Scheduled Parts Replacement (SPR) timelines.
- Communicated with customers to ensure the correct completion of both routine and complex assignments involved in the installation, maintenance, FDA mandated FMI (field modification instruction),
troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these complex therapeutic and diagnostic devices and systems. - Coordinates and works effectively with other Base facility support departments including but not limited to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Facilities Management Service (FMS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), and Environmental Management Service (EMS).
- Expert at the inspection of documentation of all work performed in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) such as GCSS Army and SAP TEWLs to ensure the product fills the customer’s mission requirements.
- Participated in local safety improvement processes such as CARs (Corrective Action Requests) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA.)
- Provided training and education as appropriate to medical technology end users, clinical staff, and facilities-management in multiple countries with a wide variety of operational requirements.
- Maintain program and administrative reference materials, project files and relevant background documents and make available policies, procedures, and written instructions from the supervisor; maintain current knowledge to answer questions from team members on procedures, policies, directives, etc.
- Comprehensive and intensive practical knowledge of production control methods, procedures, automated programs, and materials needed to plan for current or future production control requirements for maintenance, repair, overhaul, inspection, disposition, and issue of a wide range of military equipment.
- Served as a member of the Quality Assurance Team helping to produce and evolve policies and procedures, while also inspecting peers work and providing constructive criticism to ensure only the hightest quality of product gets released to our customers.
Biomedical Equipment Technician (SSG / E-6)
U.S. Army Reserves, 143rd Dental Co.
Fort Douglas, UT
12.2019 - Current
- Served as PLT SGT/NCOIC over Medical Maintenance personnel for various U.S. Army Reserve missions.
- Coordinated with multiple units to secure and set up medical devices for training missions.
- Oversaw the accountability and inventory of property book items held and maintained at the Medical Equipment Consolidation Site (MECS) 88.
- Served as the only Biomedical Equipment Technician for the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Operation Wellness Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) 2023 mission, providing medical maintenance support across three islands for Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel.
- Participated in other IRT missions to include Operation Arctic Care in Kodiak, AK as well as Operation Healthy Delta in Southern Illinois.
- Ensures 100% accountability, function, and maintenance of all assigned equipment and sensitive items.
- Won NCO of the Year for the 139th Medical Brigade Best Warrior Competition 2024.
Biomedical Equipment Technician - Contractor
GRSi
Hill AFB, UT
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Expert on biomedical equipment standards, patient safety parameters, and regulatory requirements outlined in Federal and state guidelines, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), The Joint Commission (TJC), American College of Radiology (ACR), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Health Care Facilities Handbook (as it applies
to medical equipment and the medical environment), applicable Army guidance and regulations, applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) guidelines, Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) information, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manufacturers' literature. - Identify fault trends in equipment by collecting, interpreting, and organizing data collected from electronic test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
- Works independently to investigate using ingenuity and creative thinking to diagnose complex faults on a wide variety of medical and dental equipment.
- Develop SMART plan to complete tasks using established guidelines and principles in an organized and timely manner with the appropriate documentation of all repairs, overhauls, and serviceability on a wide variety of medical and dental equipment in TEWLS.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ogden High School
Ogden, UT06-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Pilot
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Ogden, UTCertification
- Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) 68A Biomedical Equipment Specialist Certificate of Complettion
Accomplishments
- Won NCO of the Year Award for the 139th Medical Brigade Best Warrior Competiton 2024
- Army Achievement Medal (x3)
- Army Commendation Medal (x3)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Technician (SSG / E-6)
U.S. Army Reserves, 143rd Dental Co.
12.2019 - Current
Electronics Technician (Medical Maintenance) GS-11
USAMMA MMOD-UT
04.2019 - Current
Biomedical Equipment Technician - Contractor
GRSi
04.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Ogden High School
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Pilot
Salt Lake Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
- Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) 68A Biomedical Equipment Specialist Certificate of Complettion
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