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Nathan Chavez
Aurora,CO
Summary
Professional Biomedical Technician with over 13 years of experience in healthcare technology, dedicated to enhancing patient care through timely, accurate, and cost-effective service solutions. Expertise includes a deep understanding of complex technical data and electrical schematics, enabling effective troubleshooting and maintenance of advanced medical equipment. Accomplished CBET with a proven track record in managing and servicing patient monitoring systems, telemetry, nurse-call systems, anesthesia machines, ventilators, ultrasounds, and cutting-edge devices in the industry. Committed to driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Engineering II
UCHealth Anschutz Medical Center
Aurora, CO
05.2018 - Current
- Follow safety procedures and protocols
- Conduct Daily rounds to identify potential problems
- Entered On-call rotation after 5 months at AMC
- Provide superb customer service
- Excellent technical skills
- Provide proper documentation
- Mentor and train new employees
- Conducted interviews for potential employees
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Biomedical Engineering II
Aramark Healthcare Technologies
Albuquerque, New Mexico
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Perform monthly assignment at the Presbyterian Main Hospital (Pager/Repair Team or PM Team)
- Manage and support all Biomedical needs of Socorro General Hospital - 40 bed 4 OR facility (2 to 3 visits a month)
- Coordinate and manage special projects( Installs /upgrades remodels/emergency preparation)
- Provide Support and Assistants to co-workers
- Contact department manages and schedule times to visit special facilities
- Train and build skills of new hires
- Participate in the on-call rotation
- Stay up to date on new procedures and hospital training
- Follow safety procedures and protocols
Biomedical Engineering I
Aramark Healthcare Technologies
Sierra Vista, Arizona
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Perform and coordinate scheduled maintenance for on-site equipment as well as vendor maintained devices
- Conduct daily rounds and identify potential problems
- Assist in inventory and MSDS updates
- Perform monthly preventative maintenance and repairs
- Assemble/test/inventory new incoming devices
- Travel to clinics in nearby cities to conduct routine maintenance
Union Electrician
Local 570 Union Hall
Tucson, AZ
01.1997 - 03.2008
- New install and repair of electrical systems in commercial and industrial buildings
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex projects within established timelines.
- Ensured compliance with local codes and safety regulations during all installation processes.
- Implemented new procedures that improved workflow efficiency in project execution.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople seamlessly during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to ensure accurate electrical installations.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Biomedical Technology – Clinical / Biomedical Technology
Brown Mackie College EDMC
Tucson, Arizona01-2012
High School - General Studies
Amphitheater High School
Tucson, Arizona01-1993
Skills
- Telemetry assignment/configuration/troubleshooting expert
- Remote server restart of servers on the network
- Thorough understanding of KVM/ Access point/date switch/Access point controller (Found in Data Closets)
- Ventilator specialist on Philips V60, Puritan Bennett 840, Covidien 980,,Hamilton G5, MR1 C1 and T1
- Possess the configuration tool and license/certification to clone and push a clone to Philips Patient Monitor
- Highly organized motivated skilled professional
- Excellent judgement and decision making skills
- Conducted new hire interviews
- Mentor and train employees
Affiliations
- AAMI-CBET card holder
- Electrical Union Local 570
- CABMET
Certification
Certified Biomedical Technician (AAMI)
Timeline
Biomedical Engineering II
UCHealth Anschutz Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Biomedical Engineering II
Aramark Healthcare Technologies
04.2014 - 04.2018
Biomedical Engineering I
Aramark Healthcare Technologies
01.2013 - 04.2014
Union Electrician
Local 570 Union Hall
01.1997 - 03.2008
High School - General Studies
Amphitheater High School
Associates in Applied Science - Biomedical Technology – Clinical / Biomedical Technology
Brown Mackie College EDMC
Manufacture Training
- RSTI (Radiological Service Training Institute)
- Philips Intellivue Information Center (Patient Central Monitoring) PIIC Classic
- Philips Intellivue Information Center (Patient Central Monitoring) PIIC IX
- Philips MX 400-800 Series Patient Monitor and Clone Configuration Software License
- Philips MX40 Telemetry
- Drager Fabius Family of Anesthesia Machines
- Talast Pharmacy Pill Dispenser
- Hamilton Ventilators G5, MR1, C1, and T1
- GE / Nanosonic Trophon EPR ultrasound probe cleaner
- Qcore Sapphire multi-function pump
- Stryker Boom and Lights
Internship
- St. Joseph Hospital Tucson AZ (TriMedx) – Clinical Engineering Department
- Performed electrical safety inspections, calibrate equipment, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, on a wide range of Biomedical Equipment.