Michael Duffy
Virginia Beach
Summary
Resourceful Operating Room Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in surgical equipment preparation, sterile field maintenance, and patient positioning. Excel in communication, teamwork, and stress management, ensuring seamless support to surgical teams and optimal care to patients. Personable Biotechnology Engineer with critical thinking and dynamic communication skills. Well-versed in various cell therapy projects and enjoys researching topics. Energetic and bilingual biotechnology engineer highly knowledgeable in product development and sterilization procedures. True critical thinker works well as part of team. Excels in industrial settings creating new and life-changing products. Innovative Biomedical Engineer with a background in designing and developing medical devices. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to work collaboratively, and keen eye for detail when conducting research and trials. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes through innovative design solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Specialist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Ensuring the proper functioning of medical equipment through operational log review.
- Repaired malfunctioning electronic boards by replacing faulty components or soldering connections.
- Coordinated with vendors to order replacement parts as needed for servicing medical devices.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting results from tests conducted on medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and repair activities for each piece of equipment.
- Tested electrical circuits, components, and associated equipment following established procedures.
- Developed training materials for clinical personnel on safe operation of various types of medical devices.
- Installed and calibrated a variety of medical instruments and devices.
- Conducted safety inspections on all medical equipment per protocol standards.
- Provided technical support to clinical personnel in the use of medical equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on medical equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to the use of medical devices.
- Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment.
- Informed patients about proper use of compression stockings, nebulizers, and urinary bags and answered questions in regards to these items.
- Calculated algebraic expressions to determine load requirements for wiring and equipment.
- Repaired medical equipment, replacing, or correcting broken parts, shorts, voltage, clearances and tolerances.
- Demonstrated correct operation and preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
- Classified excess and in-use medical equipment condition to determine serviceability.
- Conducted comparative equipment evaluations and recommended enhancements or new equipment.
- Wrote and executed test procedures and documented results.
Work Center Supervisor
NH Portsmouth
Portsmouth , VA
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Resolved conflicts between team members by providing guidance and support.
- Collaborated with upper management on strategies for improving overall productivity levels.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to ensure maximum productivity.
- Analyzed reports detailing production trends in order to adjust staffing levels accordingly.
- Facilitated training sessions on new processes or equipment.
- Developed detailed service reports documenting all work completed on each device.
- Researched latest industry trends related to technology used in medical devices.
- Provided customer education on proper use and care of biomedical devices.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed on biomedical equipment.
- Assisted in the installation of new biomedical devices and systems.
- Repaired malfunctioning components or replaced faulty parts using specialized tools and test instruments.
- Updated software applications used by biomedical devices to ensure optimal performance.
- Responded quickly to emergency requests from healthcare facilities regarding malfunctions in their medical equipment.
- Analyzed data collected during testing to determine if further action is required.
- Ensured compliance with local safety regulations while performing maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshooted technical issues with biomedical equipment and resolved them promptly.
- Conducted routine quality assurance tests to ensure proper functioning of biomedical equipment.
- Trained hospital personnel in the use, troubleshooting, and maintenance of biomedical devices.
- Participated in regular meetings with other technicians to discuss ongoing projects.
- Installed medical equipment after comprehensive inspection, calibration and testing.
- Repaired medical equipment after thoroughly testing to diagnose root issues.
- Inspected malfunctioning medical equipment with test and analysis instruments.
- Examined facility's structural environment and equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards.
Xray Acceptance
DOD Navy
Fort Sam Houston , Texas
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Documented details of installations, repairs and other service-related activities accurately.
- Implemented upgrades or modifications on existing installations as per customer requests.
- Tested newly installed systems prior to deployment in order to verify their functionality and performance levels.
- Trained operators on the safe operation of newly installed equipment, making sure that they understood all safety guidelines.
- Analyzed data collected from completed jobs in order to improve future installations.
BMET Floor Supervisor
NH San Diego
San Diego , CA
10.2014 - 08.2018
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from customers or team members.
- Analyzed financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements, for accuracy.
- Managed cash register operations including deposits, withdrawals, transfers.
- Scheduled staff shifts and assigned duties to ensure efficient workflow.
- Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines.
- Conducted regular store audits to identify areas of improvement or potential risks.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with the hiring process by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making recommendations for hire.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
- Developed employee training materials and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
- Created reports summarizing store operations performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for additional stock as required.
- Tracked sales data on a weekly basis to identify trends or patterns in customer behavior.
- Collaborated with other departments to meet organizational objectives.
- Supervised and evaluated staff performance, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Collaborated with leadership to determine needs and devise improvement plans to reach strategic targets.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical systems in industrial environments.
- Consulted engineering drawings and schematics when necessary to identify component locations.
- Provided technical support for customers who have purchased their products or services.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Troubleshot issues related to software programs used with specific types of machinery.
- Used hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems with mechanical components.
- Ordered replacement parts as needed from suppliers in order to complete repairs quickly.
- Trained other technicians on proper operation and maintenance procedures for different types of equipment.
- Operated specialized testing devices to detect any irregularities or malfunctions in the system.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when repairing or installing new equipment.
- Assembled new pieces of equipment following blueprints or other instructions from manufacturers' manuals.
BMW Service Technician
Fort Sam Houston Independent School District
Fort Sam Houston , TX
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Researched potential improvements for existing biomedical technology solutions.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on medical devices and monitored inventory levels for spare parts.
- Conducted maintenance of medical instruments, identified malfunctions and repaired them accordingly.
- Performed quality control tests on medical devices to ensure safety standards are met.
- Assisted in the development of new products based on customer feedback.
- Analyzed data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or SAS.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing procedures and took appropriate measures to address any issues that arose.
- Prepared presentations outlining research findings regarding various topics related to biomedicine.
- Collaborated with other professionals across multiple disciplines such as engineering, medicine and computer science.
- Participated in collaborative projects between departments to develop new technologies within the field of biomedicine.
- Developed and implemented innovative techniques to improve biomedical equipment performance.
- Attended conferences relevant to the field, providing updates on project progress as well as networking with industry professionals.
- Provided assistance in testing newly developed software applications related to biomedicine.
- Provided training and guidance on proper usage of biomedical equipment to hospital staff.
- Developed strategies for improving patient outcomes through technological advancements in healthcare delivery systems.
- Evaluated operational processes for efficiency and accuracy in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored the progress of ongoing research projects involving biological specimens or clinical data sets.
- Managed a team of technicians responsible for calibrating medical instruments before they were deployed into hospitals or clinics.
- Created detailed statistical reports summarizing results from laboratory experiments conducted by biomedical technicians.
- Analyzed data from clinical trials, generated reports and presented findings to senior staff.
- Reviewed literature pertaining to recent developments in the field of biomedicine and kept abreast of current trends.
- Monitored and observed experiments to assess progress, compile data and record findings.
- Maintained safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment.
- Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability.
- Determined acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
- Monitored and observed experiments, recording data for research personnel evaluation.
- Analyzed samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Field Service Technician
USMS Okinawa
Okinawa, Japan
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing changes in patient condition.
- Managed immunization programs for military personnel.
- Provided support to operating room staff during surgeries.
- Established strong relationships with other healthcare professionals.
- Prepared medications as prescribed by physicians and administered them to patients.
- Instructed junior staff members on proper clinical practices and procedures.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of advances in medicine.
- Developed therapeutic plans based on individual patient needs.
- Compiled data from patient interviews for use in medical research projects.
- Monitored post-operative recovery progress of surgical patients.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments for assigned caseload of patients.
- Developed training materials and documents such as manuals, handouts, exercises and facilitator guides.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available prior to a session commencing.
- Facilitated group discussions among trainees regarding topics covered during a session.
- Evaluated employee performance before, during, and after training sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of all trainings conducted.
- Monitored participants' progress during the training session.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
DOD NH Bethesda
Bethesda, MD
11.2004 - 11.2008
- Troubleshot problems related to imaging, treatment planning, dosimetry systems when necessary.
- Conducted physical inspections of radiotherapy equipment to ensure safety standards were met.
- Monitored radiation therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning and calibration.
- Verified that all prescription parameters are within acceptable limits before initiating any course of treatment.
- Generated detailed reports outlining patient's treatment plan parameters such as beam angles, field sizes and doses prescribed.
- Ensured accuracy in the calculation of dose distributions to organs at risk.
- Reviewed patient charts for accurate documentation of pertinent data related to dosimetry calculations.
- Documented daily quality control measurements for linear accelerators used in delivering radiation therapy treatments.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
DOD USNH NAPLES
Naples, Italy
11.2001 - 11.2004
- Performed basic laboratory tests on patients such as blood glucose levels or urine analysis.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or respiratory distress using CPR techniques if necessary.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient goals and objectives related to recovery process.
- Educated families on post-operative instructions given by physicians to ensure proper follow up care at home.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress reports, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with transporting patients from the operating room to the PACU.
- Administered intravenous fluids as prescribed by doctor's orders under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Provided post-operative care to patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and checking for adverse reactions.
- Observed and monitored patient's condition during recovery period in the PACU setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as pharmacists or dietitians to coordinate medication regimens or nutritional needs of each individual patient.
- Provided comfort measures such as applying warm compresses or massage therapy when needed.
- Assisted in pre-operative patient preparation by providing emotional support and answering questions regarding the upcoming procedure.
Anesthesia Techinican
NACC Groton
Groton, CT
03.1999 - 10.2001
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
- Educated families about expected post-operative course for their loved ones.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the procedure and reported any changes to anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
- Completed documentation accurately within established timelines following each procedure.
- Provided assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
- Participated in staff meetings discussing new techniques or updates regarding patient care policies.
Ball Boy
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop
Philadelphia, PA
08.1989 - 12.1997
- Ensured all equipment was in proper working order prior to each event.
- Coordinated with referees regarding rules enforcement on the court or field.
- Assisted with setting up the court for game play.
- Retrieved balls from the playing field during games.
- Communicated effectively with other ball boys to ensure smooth operations during events.
- Cleaned and maintained sports equipment before and after events.
- Provided water bottles and towels to players as needed during events.
- Transported sports equipment between locations as needed for events or practices.
- Organized team warm-ups prior to games or practices.
- Provided customer service assistance to players, coaches, officials and fans.
BMET
Wair army inst
Education
Associate of Applied Science - B
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ06-2018
Skills
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Stress management techniques
- Critical thinking abilities
- Organizational abilities
- Equipment Sterilization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- IV Administration
- Decision-Making
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Communication
- Process Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Relationship Building
- Installations and repairs
- Providing customer service
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Assessments
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electronics knowledge
- OSHA Regulations
- Preventive Maintenance
- System Installation
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Operating Room Specialist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Work Center Supervisor
NH Portsmouth
08.2018 - 10.2021
Xray Acceptance
DOD Navy
07.2015 - 01.2021
BMET Floor Supervisor
NH San Diego
10.2014 - 08.2018
BMW Service Technician
Fort Sam Houston Independent School District
10.2011 - 10.2014
Field Service Technician
USMS Okinawa
11.2008 - 08.2011
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
DOD NH Bethesda
11.2004 - 11.2008
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
DOD USNH NAPLES
11.2001 - 11.2004
Anesthesia Techinican
NACC Groton
03.1999 - 10.2001
Ball Boy
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop
08.1989 - 12.1997
BMET
Wair army inst
Associate of Applied Science - B
Thomas Edison State University