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RICHARD STAAB

Rochester,NY

Summary

Reliable Equipment Technician with over 11 years of experience working with Varian equipment. Organized and versatile with excellent troubleshooting and installation knowledge. Well-versed in handling tools and repair procedures.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Imaging Equipment Tech

University Of Rochester
06.2020 - Current
  • Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
  • Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
  • Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
  • Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
  • Created procedures for other linac engineers with less experience
  • Trained others from scratch

Field Service Rep

Varian Medical Systems
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • Received field service geared training from Las Vegas for C series and Truebeam machines
  • Worked with physics to help them gain a better understanding of machine functionality and what needs to be done to correct issues pertaining to geometry, beam, and image quality
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Trained a new hire to gain confidence in the role

Final Test Technician

Varian Medical Systems
05.2012 - 07.2017

Tested the various systems of linear accelerators

Performed beam tuning and steering from scratch

Troubleshot a wide range of electronic, mechanical, and beam related problems using schematics, at times down to the component level

Trained others to be proficient at the job responsibilities as well as safety

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology

DeVry University
Pomona, CA
06.2008

Skills

Strong communication skills, especially with technical details

Proficient with digital multimeter and oscilloscope

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Timeline

Imaging Equipment Tech

University Of Rochester
06.2020 - Current

Field Service Rep

Varian Medical Systems
07.2017 - 02.2020

Final Test Technician

Varian Medical Systems
05.2012 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology

DeVry University
RICHARD STAAB