Ravi Rajavelu
Irving
Summary
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) with 15+ years of field service experience maintaining, calibrating, and repairing biomedical and medical imaging systems across hospital and clinical settings. Proven track record reducing equipment downtime, ensuring Joint Commission compliance, and improving device reliability through preventive and corrective maintenance, electrical safety testing, and effective customer support.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Service Engineer
Shimadzu Medical Systems USA
Dallas
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered onsite technical support to hospitals and clinics, documenting service activities and parts utilized for operational continuity.
- Minimized equipment downtime through timely repairs and proactive maintenance recommendations, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Shimadzu diagnostic imaging systems (installation, calibration, PMs).
- Perform inspections, operational verification, and regulatory/compliance testing to meet facility standards.
Biomedical Engineer III
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Carrollton
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted electrical safety and functional testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing patient safety.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to troubleshoot equipment issues, improving operational continuity and supporting patient care.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, and testing to ensure reliable operation of medical equipment across hospital departments.
Biomedical Field Service Engineer III
SPBS, Inc. (South Plains Biomedical Services, Inc.)
07.2014 - 07.2023
- Executed scheduled PMs, calibrations, inspections, and repairs on biomedical devices and imaging systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- Performed electrical safety testing, operational verification, and equipment installations.
- Coordinated with vendors and engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues and improve uptime.
- Managed service contracts, inventory, and work orders while maintaining detailed service records to facilitate effective operations.
- Identified opportunities for service expansion, fostering customer relationship growth through proactive engagement.
Field Service Engineer
Southwest Medical & Dental, Inc.
Dallas
04.2010 - 07.2014
- Installed dental X-ray systems and medical equipment; performed preventative maintenance, calibrations, and corrective repairs to ensure optimal functionality.
- Executed onsite technical troubleshooting and maintained service documentation to streamline service processes.
- Conducted electrical safety testing and managed spare parts forecasting to enhance support for field operations.
Sales & Service Engineer, Cardiac Assist
Teleflex Medical
South India
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Executed installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cardiac assist devices to ensure optimal performance.
- Provided technical training and support to clinical users and service teams, enhancing device utilization and user proficiency.
- Delivered technical support for medical device installations and maintenance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve product-related issues.
- Conducted product training sessions for medical staff and end-users.
Biomedical Field Service Engineer
Sheth Impex Vivo Solutions Pvt Ltd
South India
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Installed and serviced biomedical equipment, ensuring optimal performance through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
- Delivered onsite technical support and maintained documentation for service activities, enhancing service efficiency and compliance.
- Installed and maintained equipment at client sites for optimal performance.
- Diagnosed technical issues and provided timely solutions on-site.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their service needs and preferences.
Field Service Engineer
Udaya Engineering
Neyveli
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Installed and serviced electronic and biomedical systems to ensure optimal performance through preventive maintenance and diagnostics.
- Provided field troubleshooting and equipment commissioning support to enhance customer satisfaction and operational readiness.
- Installed and calibrated medical imaging equipment at various healthcare facilities.
- Provided technical support for diagnostic imaging systems during on-site visits.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of medical devices and systems.
Education
B.Tech. - Computer Science & Engineering
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
Skills
- Biomedical Equipment Maintenance
- Medical Imaging Systems
- OR Equipment
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Calibration
- Electrical Safety Testing
- Operational Verification
- System Configuration
- Healthcare Technology
- Regulatory compliance
- Service Documentation
- Work Order Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Customer Support
Websites
Certification
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- CBET
Technical Tools And Equipment
- X-ray systems
- Diagnostic imaging equipment
- Electrical safety analyzers
- Biomedical test tools
- Calibration instruments
- Service management/work order systems
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
Shimadzu Medical Systems USA
01.2024 - Current
Biomedical Engineer III
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
Biomedical Field Service Engineer III
SPBS, Inc. (South Plains Biomedical Services, Inc.)
07.2014 - 07.2023
Field Service Engineer
Southwest Medical & Dental, Inc.
04.2010 - 07.2014
Sales & Service Engineer, Cardiac Assist
Teleflex Medical
04.2009 - 03.2010
Biomedical Field Service Engineer
Sheth Impex Vivo Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2009
Field Service Engineer
Udaya Engineering
01.2000 - 01.2005
B.Tech. - Computer Science & Engineering
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy