Satish Peetala
Southfield,MI
Summary
- Experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician with 5.6 years of expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and certifying biomedical devices across healthcare and biotechnology. Proficient in inspections, safety standards, installations, and troubleshooting, with strong knowledge of wiring, schematics, and medical equipment functions. Dedicated to minimizing equipment downtime through accurate diagnostics and swift resolutions
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Equipment Specialist
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance and calibration on a wide range of biomedical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime
- Diagnosed and repaired complex issues with medical devices such as MRI machines, ultrasound systems, defibrillators, and patient monitors
- Managed inventory of spare parts and supplies, optimizing stock levels to ensure availability while minimizing costs
- Documented all service activities including repairs performed, parts used, test results, and recommendations for future improvements
- Collaborated with vendors for the procurement of new equipment or replacement parts, negotiating favorable pricing terms
- Assisted in the installation and commissioning of new biomedical equipment by following manufacturer guidelines and coordinating with other departments
- Conducted performance tests on newly acquired biomedical equipment to validate compliance with specifications before deployment into clinical settings
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
Laboratory Assistant
Cleveland State University
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained lab equipment and inventory with lab guru to ensure timely equipment and spare parts availability
- Demonstrated strong troubleshooting abilities by promptly resolving technical issues, leading to increased lab efficiency by up to 90%
- Performed Preventive Maintenance and Calibration for laboratory equipment such as Centrifuges, incubators, Hplc, Autoclave, deep freezers, and Analyzers
BMET I
Apollo Hospitals
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: India
- In-depth knowledge of various medical devices and advanced test equipment such as X-rays, and CT
- Conducted calibration and preventive maintenance on equipment such as Ventilators, Hospital beds, X-ray machines, Infusion pumps, centrifuges, pipettes, scales, Spectrometers, HPLC& PH analyzers Autoclaves, and Co2 incubators, contributing to the reliability of laboratory operations
- A handful of experience in troubleshooting and Component replacements for all the hospital and clinical equipment
- On-time implementation of Hardware and Software upgrades
- Demonstrated ability in technical problem-solving related to medical equipment challenges
- Managed inventory control, optimizing necessary parts and materials availability while maintaining cost efficiency
- Supported Field Service Engineers and Sales team to support sites on new installations, Clinical support, and troubleshooting
- Provided training and leadership to Biomedical Equipment Technicians, enhancing their skills in equipment maintenance and repairs
- Communicated effectively with the Facilities Department regarding equipment-related utility issues
- Maintained accurate and detailed records in the CMMS for all laboratory instruments, including service/repair reports, calibrations, and preventive maintenance activities
- India
Clinical Engineer 1
Sri Chakra Calibrations and Scientific Services
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Maintained, repaired, and calibrated various medical equipment, including Analyzers, Mass spectrometers, Centrifuges, shakers, scales, pipettes, and Autoclaves
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections and tested equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations
- Provided remote technical support and diagnostics to external healthcare customers, resolving equipment issues and escalating when necessary
- Demonstrated proficiency in offering telephone support, ensuring client satisfaction through remote assistance
- Assisted with installing and commissioning new equipment and trained end-users on proper operation and maintenance
- Provided biomedical equipment repair services to various healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities
- Participated in on-call rotation to provide emergency support outside regular business hours.
Education
Masters - Biomedical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2023
Bachelors - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Sree Vidhyanikethan Engineering College
Tirupathi, AP04.2016
Diploma - Applied Electronics And Instrumentation
B. Seetha Polytechnic College
Bhimavaram04-2012
Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Project management
- Microsoft Office( word, Excel, Power point)
- Equipment Repair
- Data Analysis
- Preventive maintenance
- FDA Regulations
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Instrumentation
- Diagnostic testing
- Installations and repairs
- Software configuration
- Clinical applications
- Diagnostic imaging
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Specialist
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Cleveland State University
01.2022 - 12.2023
BMET I
Apollo Hospitals
10.2019 - 09.2021
Clinical Engineer 1
Sri Chakra Calibrations and Scientific Services
08.2016 - 06.2019
Masters - Biomedical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Bachelors - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Sree Vidhyanikethan Engineering College
Diploma - Applied Electronics And Instrumentation
B. Seetha Polytechnic College
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