Scott Kunowsky
Sterling,VA
Summary
Responsible for installing, upgrading, calibrating, and maintaining life-saving radiotherapy equipment for linear accelerators, Kv/Mv Imaging and oncology systems. Directly engaged at hospital and clinical sites. Delivers results through exemplary problem solving, critical thinking and diagnostic abilities. Solves technical problems quickly and efficiently often with limited time or supplies. Knowledgeable in health and medical equipment, anatomy and terminology. Strong mathematics and quantitative skills. Specializes in hydraulics, mechanic, pneumatics, component level troubleshooting, radiographic principles and more. Excellent communication abilities. Experienced with diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of technical equipment. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently. Track record of strong communication and client management, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Professional technical expert with robust background in field service engineering.
Directed the installation, upgrading, calibration, and maintenance of critical radiotherapy equipment for linear accelerators and oncology systems. Engaged proactively with hospital and clinical teams to ensure operational efficiency.
Cultivated strong client relationships, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Service Engineer
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Washington D.C.
09.2014 - Current
- Directs field service operations, upgrades, and advanced technical support for a fleet of 15+ complex linear accelerators valued at $37.5M across 7 healthcare systems. Calibrates multi-axis robotic positioning systems, high-voltage subsystems, and advanced reference imaging modalities for patient positioning. Orchestrates team scheduling, localized parts logistics, and client relations to maximize therapeutic delivery and patient safety.
- Maintained a consistent 98%+ system uptime rate across 15 high-value linear accelerators, preserving treatment schedules for hundreds of oncology patients annually.
- Managed a local capital inventory of spare parts and optimized labor allocation, significantly reducing operational consumption costs while securing a 100% on-time preventative maintenance inspection (PMI) rate.
- Monitored AI-driven predictive diagnostic tools to isolate potential hardware and software anomalies early, preempting critical system downtime and eliminating costly emergency shipping fees and treatment cancellations.
- Spearheaded high-risk hardware repairs, complex software upgrades, and emergency troubleshooting for MV, KV, and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) oncology imaging configurations.
- Calibrated, maintained, and repaired precision multi-jointed robotic arms utilized for high-accuracy imaging panel and radiation source alignment.
- Coordinated and mentored a team of 3 field service engineers to deliver seamless, round-the-clock emergency support, consistently exceeding vendor contractual service level agreements (SLAs).
- Partnered with regional sales executives to strategize new account acquisitions and collaborated directly with site installation teams to streamline the commissioning of newly deployed systems.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Thumrait, Oman
02.2012 - 2014
- Installs, inspects, repairs and modifies biomedical equipment and support systems of remote DoD war reserve account. Tasked to manage in house Biomedical program containing 1.4K equipment items, valued over $4M. Provides supervision to one other BMET and several logistical counterparts. Provides support for 3 other sites along the Arabian Peninsula.
- Manages monthly workload and personnel of WRM maintenance for entire department, site subject matter expert
- Organizes monthly training, technical procedure refresher program, Due-In/Due Out resource manager
- Supported several deployment packages validating 550 equipment items for patient use in deployed environment
- Liaison for USAF annual inspection; Combined efforts saved $13K by scheduling maintenance and SPR requirements
- Quality Control Inspector; verifies work and documentation is centrally managed on hard copy and digital backup
- Gas storage monitor; founded new contract cutting costs and downtime for all oxygen and other gas needs
- Equipment and WRM asset deployment agent for the Arabian peninsula; servicing other sites eliminating downtime
- Performs professional development courses to foster improved work environment for productivity and quality
- QMC representative for equipment recall and notifications of necessary upgrades; 78 items total corrected
- Compiles data for regional administration, presentations of productivity, overlap, carryover, and workload projections
Biomedical Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Ramstein, Germany
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Installs, inspects, repairs and modifies biomedical equipment and support systems of the United States Air Forces 3rd largest account worldwide. Maintaining 3.2K items, $10M on-hand inventory allocated for deployment assets as well as 4K medical equipment items worth $16M. Supporting 6 annex facilities and providing care for 48K patients.
- Airman of the Quarter, Q1 2012; Displayed leadership and job knowledge combined with in shop solutions
- Mobilized 8 assemblages for deployment containing $2M worth of equipment assets
- Conducted field training on multiple devices with joint forces increasing capabilities and device applications
- Subject Matter Expert on 3D panoramic X-ray unit continuing care to 600 patients monthly
- WRM stand in section chief coordinating 170 work orders with a 90% completion rate in 2 weeks, reducing 12% turnover
- Performed urgent NASA mandated valve modification on oxygen concentration system retrofitting 3 units worth $561K
- Trains and mentors other mechanical personnel on correct use of tools and equipment
- Provided service for short term tasking preparing $28K worth of life saving equipment; Reducing downtime by 35%
- Volunteered to validate $3.5M of medical assets to be sent to Africa on humanitarian missions reducing illness
Biomedical Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Osan, South Korea
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Installs, inspects, repairs and modifies biomedical equipment and support systems valued at $10.25M. Advises personnel on safe clinical applications and dental/medical equipment consistent with manufacturer’s specifications. Manage and maintain 320 AE-certified PMI equipment valued at $1.5M.
- Planned $91K equipment installation; Assembled and installed 22 dental delivery units optimizing patient care
- Resolves technical problems efficiently and professionally
- Applies advanced knowledge in electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanics as it applies to medical technology
- Performs clinical installs, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs and general maintenance on electronic equipment
- Directed TMDE equipment valued at $150K with 100% compliance to calibration intervals maximizing efficiency
- Repurposed patient aspirators during a facility suction breakdown; units obtained used to continue 2 ongoing surgeries
- Monitored 296 equipment literature items saving $48K in annual labor costs
- Stand in floor chief 30 days; Cleared backlog increased work order completion rate
- Promptly restored sterilizer operation preventing surgical work stoppage; averted 135 surgery cancellations
- Executed radiographic install; weight system valued at $218K increasing patient accessibility by 430 a month
Biomedical Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Biloxi, MS
04.2007 - 06.2009
- Installs, inspects, repairs and modifies biomedical equipment and support systems of a Level 1 Trauma Center. Often fixes essential biomedical equipment with limited resources and under extreme pressure. Repairs components and circuit boards with parts on hand. Provides outstanding service; mindful of patient care.
- Knowledge of the clinical applications, operation and maintenance of 40+ different medical devices and systems
- Implemented new microscope cleaning contract saving $6.2K in annual recurring maintenance
- Performs clinical installs, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs and general maintenance on electronic equipment
- Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections as a field engineer totaling 27 units at locally owned sites
- Spearheaded and coordinated new dental wing intraoral x-ray install completing 18 new imaging units
- Reads, interprets and applies technical manuals, handwritten drawings and diagrams, if available
- Modified 15 Labor & Delivery beds; installing $164K in safety devices on ERIC effected equipment
- Logistics Member of the Month, 9/2008; Completing 31% workload of 13 person scheduled maintenance team
Education
Certificate of Completion - Biomedical Equipment Technician Course, Double Minor in Anatomy and Medical Terminology
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Wichita Falls, Texas01-2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite, Business Objects, Computer BIOS, Constructing Computers, NFPA 99 Safety Compliance, JCAHO, NIST, HIPAA Compliance, American Heart Association CPR Instructor
Affiliations
- Air Force Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) Organization
- Board of European Students of Technology (BEST)
- Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
- Volunteer with the Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity
- Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED)
Timeline
Senior Field Service Engineer
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS
09.2014 - Current
Biomedical Equipment Technician
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
02.2012 - 2014
Biomedical Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
07.2010 - 08.2012
Biomedical Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2009 - 06.2010
Biomedical Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2007 - 06.2009
Certificate of Completion - Biomedical Equipment Technician Course, Double Minor in Anatomy and Medical Terminology
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE