SHON VARUGHESE PUTHUSSERIYIL
Biomedical Engineer
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dynamic Medical MES Engineer with a proven track record at Siemens Healthineers, excelling in electronics troubleshooting and fostering exceptional client relationships. Mastered project management and effective communication, significantly enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Skilled in engineering documentation and adept at navigating healthcare industry complexities, ensuring compliance and safety. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Received OEM certified training on various medical equipments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Preferred Job Roles: Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer / Medical Device Engineer / Medical Implants Design and Manufacturing Engineer / Medical Device Design and Manufacturing Engineer / Field Service Engineer and any other roles related to Medical Engineering.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical MES Engineer
Siemens Healthineers
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintenance of a wide range of medical equipment (Patient Monitors, ECG Machines, Defibrillators, Spot Monitors, Autoclaves and Washers, Pumps (Infusion, Perfusor, PCA, Epidural and Feed), Flowmeters and Suctions, Ventilators, Anesthetic devices, Diathermy, Panda Warmers, Incubators, OT Tables, Lab equipments and Humidifiers around the general hospital including PPM checks, repairs and calibration.
- First Line Support for CT, MRI, Cath lab and X-ray.
- Ensure the MES is delivered in accordance with the Company's standards of Compliance, Quality and Health & Safety as they relate to the MES operation.
- Commissioning of equipments during the hospital equipment refresh.
- Involved in overtime and on-call duties where problems are resolved through call or on-site, providing out of hours support.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with the equipment service manual.
- Communicating with clinical users to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment. Assessing the seriousness of the problem and responding appropriately to the urgency of the end user requests ensuring SLAs are not breached.
- Work under the workshop manager to adapt changes within the hospital projects and requirements from the team.
- Good manual dexterity, use of fine tools and small components, fault analysis and diagnostic skills and the ability to maintain concentration through frequent interruptions where the demand for safety, precision, timeliness and accurate documentation is paramount.
- Assisting in the planned replacement and decommissioning and disposal of medical equipment.
- Planning/re-scheduling PPM checks on equipment after maintenance and repairs.
- Dealing with equipment incidents, and projects during equipment refresh.
- Liaising with FSE and companies with various equipments that have a contract.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for multiple equipment types
- Coach and Mentor Engineers
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Conduct and share Risk Assessment
- Deputize for the workshop manager
Technical Support Engineer
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Identify faults, carry out repairs, and plan maintenance for sophisticated electromedical equipment essential to patient care, including bench repairs, performance verification, and calibration as necessary.
- To carry out regular safety assessments and testing of equipment.
- Carry out all the work in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the health and safety at work act, trust, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.
- Provided remote assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of software and hardware concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues promptly and effectively.
- Installed, maintained, serviced, and repaired medical devices to safeguard patient health and wellbeing.
- Involved in various projects for delivery and commissioning of the medical devices and ensuring electrical safety checks on equipment in accordance with the relevant safety standards.
- Trained new junior employees in the use of medical devices, ensuring thorough comprehension for optimum results.
- Performed thorough quality assurance inspections and testing procedures on medical devices and related equipment.
- Coordinate repair of equipment from removal from service, the acquisition of a loan replacement, and the ordering of the correct spares.
- Purchase in any stock control systems for equipment, spare parts, or consumables and ensure that these items are stored, recorded, and maintained.
- Required to use various fine tools and test equipment relevant to the assembly and disassembly of electronic medical equipment repair.
Healthcare Assistant
Signa Care Group
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
Field Service Engineer
Medical Engineering Company
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Performed onsite installation, modification, and maintenance of Philips MA&TC systems and equipment.
- Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports, and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction.
- Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and efficient troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
- Assisted in the sale of Philips MA&TC equipment and provided on-time application support for key clients.
- Provided training for doctors, nurses, and hospital biomedical engineers about the Philips ECG machines, defibrillators, and patient monitoring systems.
- • Provided technical assistance for clients in novel research, studies, and trials of the medical device.
- Provided the proper FSN and FCO details to the hospital biomedical engineers and replaced the parts according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
- Active participant in on-site workshops conducted by the company about Philips IntelliVue and Efficia series.
- Shadowed, monitored, and assisted other field engineers to obtain enhanced understanding in the maintenance of ultrasound, lab, and physiotherapy equipment.
- Held meetings about the company and the medical equipment we dealt with to the biomedical engineers of the Ministry of Health of Kuwait
Trainee Biomedical Engineer
Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Getting acquainted with medical equipment, administration, functioning and management of a hospital.
- Communicate with doctors, nurses and hospital staffs about understanding and functioning of the medical device.
- Servicing, maintenance and testing various low and medium risks medical equipment.
- Inputting data into the hospital medical equipment software with accurate results and information.
Trainee Biomedical Engineer
Cyrix Health Care Private
11.2017 - 02.2018
- I attended a three-month Biomedical Equipment Hands-on Training on Care and Maintenance. Received experience in sales, service, application, testing & calibration and NABH-accredited hospital training of various biomedical equipments
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom08.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Biomedical Engineering
Sathyabama University
Chennai, India08.2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Technical reporting
- Engineering Documentation
- Sales and Marketing
- Safety regulations compliance
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Equipment Installation
- Research and Data Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Baxter CSM7000 Service and Repair
- Philips FM20/30 Technical Training Course
- Philips TC70 Technical Training Course
- Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitoring Technical Training Course
- Philips MX40 Technical Training Course
- Philips PIIC-IX Technical Training Course
- Zoll R series Repair and Maintenance Technical Training
- Verathon Bladder Scanner i10 and Prime Plus Technical Training
- Medical Networking
- Braun Space and SpacePlus Pumps Technical Training
- Fresenius Kabi Agilia Volumat/Volumat MC Technical Training
- Sebia Capillary 3 Tera Technical Training
- Medical Equipment Electrical Safety Testing Certificate
Languages
Malayalam
Native language
Hindi
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Medical MES Engineer
Siemens Healthineers
01.2023 - 12.2024
Technical Support Engineer
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
01.2022 - 12.2022
Healthcare Assistant
Signa Care Group
02.2021 - 12.2021
Field Service Engineer
Medical Engineering Company
08.2018 - 09.2020
Trainee Biomedical Engineer
Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre
03.2018 - 04.2018
Trainee Biomedical Engineer
Cyrix Health Care Private
11.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Technology - Biomedical Engineering
Sathyabama University
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