Ramiro Zapata
Laredo,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful Biomedical Equipment Technician offering 10+ years of expertise in biomedical equipment installations and maintenance. Knowledgeable in troubleshooting techniques, wiring, schematics and functions of medical equipment. Focused on accurately diagnosing problems and resolving quickly to provide medical staff with minimal equipment outages. Looking to expand and build on these skills with a greater role, as I have gained experience recently in physical plant and building maintenance duties.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biomedical Technician
U.S. Renal Care
11.2020 - Current
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Analyzed and interpreted schematics and drawings for various medical devices.
- Responsible for 3 facilities in Laredo owned by U.S. Renal Care.
- Monitored, maintained, and scheduled grounds maintenance, and building repairs for all 3 facilities to ensure they were up to code regulations, safe for patient treatments, safe for employees, and adhered to all State requirements.
Biomedical Technician Level III
Laredo Medical Center
08.2012 - 11.2019
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
Warehouse Manager
Laredo Home Medical Equipment
09.2005 - 09.2012
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Biomedical Technology
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TXBachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2026
Skills
- Installations and Repairs
- Documenting Service Tickets
- Gas Flow Analyzers
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrosurgical Analyzers
- Electronic Digital Circuitry
- Inventory Counts
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Records Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Project Management
Certification
- Certified in Hemodialysis machine repair and maintenance, U.S. Renal Care - Completed within first six months of employment.
- Certified in Reverse Osmosis Water Systems and Water Softener Systems, U.S. Renal Care - Completed within first 3 years of employment.
- Endoscope Reprocessor Training - Laredo Medical Center
- Surgical Tower Repair Training - Laredo Medical Center
- Surgical Table Maintenance / Repairs Training - Laredo Medical Center
- Carefusion IV Infusion Pump Training - Laredo Medical Center
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Biomedical Technician
U.S. Renal Care
11.2020 - Current
Biomedical Technician Level III
Laredo Medical Center
08.2012 - 11.2019
Warehouse Manager
Laredo Home Medical Equipment
09.2005 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Biomedical Technology
Laredo Community College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University
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