Thomas Akers
Tyler
Summary
Dedicated healthcare and environmental health professional with extensive experience in occupational health, preventive medicine, aerospace medicine support, emergency medical response, environmental compliance, and workplace safety programs. Proven ability to conduct health assessments, manage medical readiness programs, ensure regulatory compliance, perform environmental health inspections, and coordinate multidisciplinary healthcare services. Skilled in infection prevention, hazardous materials management, occupational health monitoring, health education, and emergency response. Recognized for strong leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining safe and healthy work environments.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Healthcare Operations & Preventive Medicine Specialist
United States Navy, USN
- Conducted occupational health assessments and health surveillance activities to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Managed preventive medicine programs focused on disease prevention, health promotion, and environmental health compliance.
- Performed environmental inspections involving sanitation, food safety, water quality, and public health standards.
- Collected, analyzed, and documented environmental and occupational health data to support regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Coordinated infection prevention measures and health education programs for diverse populations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient evaluations, medical readiness assessments, and clinical support activities.
- Developed and delivered safety training related to workplace health risks, hazardous materials, and environmental compliance.
- Maintained detailed records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal regulations and organizational policies.
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Department of Defense
- Supported aerospace medicine programs through medical evaluations, health screenings, and physiological monitoring.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in providing medical care and readiness support for aviation personnel.
- Managed medical equipment, supplies, and documentation related to occupational and aviation health programs.
- Coordinated health assessments and preventive care initiatives designed to promote workforce readiness and safety.
- Provided emergency medical support during operational and training activities.
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
United States Department of Defense
- Administered hazardous materials and hazardous waste management programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conducted inspections of hazardous material storage areas and ensured proper handling, labeling, transportation, and disposal procedures.
- Investigated safety incidents and recommended corrective actions to reduce environmental and workplace risks.
- Coordinated environmental compliance efforts with leadership, safety personnel, and regulatory agencies.
- Developed policies and procedures supporting environmental stewardship and workplace safety objectives.
Education
Bacholar's of Science - Medical
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Occupational Health Databases
- Environmental Compliance Reporting Systems
- Safety Management Systems
- Incident Reporting Platforms
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Certification
- Aerospace Medical Technician (NEC 8406)
- Aerospace and occupational medicine support
- Aviation personnel health assessments
- Medical readiness and physiological monitoring
- Emergency medical response
- Preventive Medicine Technician (NEC 8432)
- Public health and disease prevention
- Food service sanitation inspections
- Occupational health monitoring
- Vector surveillance and control
- Water sampling and environmental health assessments
- Health education and compliance programs
- Field Medical Service Technician (NEC 8404)
- Emergency and trauma care
- Operational medicine support
- Emergency preparedness
- Crisis response and patient stabilization
- Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste Specialist (MOS 8056)
- Hazardous material management
- Hazardous waste handling and disposal
- Environmental compliance
- Safety program administration
- Regulatory inspections and reporting
Timeline
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Department of Defense
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
United States Department of Defense
Healthcare Operations & Preventive Medicine Specialist
United States Navy, USN
Bacholar's of Science - Medical
The University of Texas At Tyler
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Aerospace Medicine Programs
- Preventive Medicine Programs
- Environmental Health & Compliance
- Hazardous Materials & Waste Management
- OSHA & Regulatory Compliance
- Health Surveillance Programs
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Emergency Medical Response
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Safety Training & Education
- Medical Documentation & Records Management
- Public Health Initiatives
- Food Service Sanitation Inspections
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Workplace Health Programs
- Incident Investigation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership