April Bruce

Lead System Technical Representative at Army Medical Logistics Command
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Experience

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead System Technical Representative
      • Aug 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Maintenance Readiness Officer - Medical
      • Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

    • Clinical Engineering Manager
      • Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

      Managed both Biomedical Maintenance and Property Management while supporting six outlying clinics across a six state region and 11 local facilities. Responsible for the accountability of over $37M worth of property and equipment. • Led two departments comprised of 18 employees within Property Management and Biomedical Maintenance o Met The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and all Safety and Environmental Compliance program resulting in Army Safety and Health Management System (ASHMS) Star recognition • Served as a key component of the Initial Outfitting and Transition team for the Fort Knox replacement clinic project, worth over $ 18 million o Reviewed all medical equipment requirements, validated the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction specifications so as to confirm fit, form and function for new acquisitioned medical equipment o Served as liaison with medical equipment planners, IT planners, and the Health facility Planning Agency • Managed the preparation and installation of medical equipment and components for two Mobilization Force Generation Installation sites enabling future potential rapid deployment and readiness capabilities of 800 personnel per day

    • Clinical Engineering Manager
      • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

      Managed both Biomedical Maintenance and Property Management while supporting 21 outlying divisional clinics ranging from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, to Guantanamo Bay; accounted for over 10K medical equipment sets worth $30M of property and equipment. • Managed two departments comprised of 20 employees within Biomedical Maintenance and Property Management • Served as Contracting Officer Representative for 32 maintenance contracts valued at $2M • Led team in creating and maintaining a cyber security program for over 10K medical equipment sets • Ensured Property Management and Biomedical Maintenance consistently met TJC and Safety requirements

    • Senior Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Manager
      • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

      Accounted for and coordinated the maintenance of over $7M worth of property and medical equipment across seven organizations. Managed an effective Biomedical Maintenance program encompassing over 4K critical medical equipment sets. Advised senior leaders on medical equipment readiness in support of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division mission. • Coordinated Biomedical Maintenance operations as the Regional Senior Biomedical Equipment Maintenance manager for seven organizations and over 4K medical equipment sets from June 2015 – February 2016 at Camp Casey, Korea • Performed preventive maintenance, services, calibrations, installation, troubleshooting and repair of general electronics to the component level using various test and calibration equipment and schematics of new and used equipment • Improved Organization Operational Readiness from 40% to 95% through process improvements, creating standard operating procedures and decreasing equipment service and repair turnaround times. Saved the organization over $46K annually on equipment services and repair costs

    • Biomedical Equipment Technician
      • Jun 2012 - Oct 2014

      Managed a comprehensive Biomedical Maintenance program for the Hospital, Dental Command, Veterinary Command, and National Guard and Reserve units spanning a three-state area. • Served as the Senior Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Manager accountable for the maintenance of over 3K critical medical equipment sets valued at $1M of property and medical equipment sets across seven organizations while deployed to Camp Buehring, Kuwait. • Selected to lead the development of the hospital’s new Sleep Lab Project worth over $3M and oversaw the installation of all medical equipment resulting in project completion on time and 100% operational ready • Prepared organization for TJC and Safety Inspections resulting in zero equipment related findings

    • Biomedical Equipment Technician
      • Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

      Executed an effective Biomedical Maintenance program for a 157-bed San Antonio Military Medical Center and satellite clinic customers. Performed preventive maintenance, services, calibrations, installation, troubleshooting and repair of general electronics to the component level using various test and calibration equipment and schematics of new and used equipment. • Selected to lead the remodeling project and medical equipment replacement program for the Optical Fabrication Department, resulting in project completion on time and 100% operational ready. Increased work load efficiency by 75% • Selected to lead the installation of nine International Standard Organization (ISO) Shelters enabling expanded organizational capabilities by adding four additional operating rooms allowing organization to meet Level I Trauma Center capabilities

    • Biomedical Equipment Technician
      • Oct 2007 - Oct 2010

      Performed preventive maintenance, services, calibrations, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of general electronics to the component level using various test and calibration equipment and schematics of new and used equipment. • Deployed to Joint Base Balad LSA Anaconda, Iraq as a Biomedical Equipment Technician with a focus on intricate equipment troubleshooting and repair • Established an in house Biomedical Maintenance repair program resulting an organizational annual savings of $25K the first year; created standard operating procedures and decreased equipment service and repair turnaround times by 50% • Served as the primary instructor for pre-deployment medical equipment training for 23 Biomedical Equipment Technicians

Education

  • Excelsior College
    Associate of Science - AS, Biomedical Technology/Technician
    2016 - 2017
  • Thomas Edison State University
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Biomedical Electronics
    2018 - 2020
  • DoD Biomedical Advanced Field Medical Support Systems Course
    2008 - 2008
  • DoD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician Training Course
    2006 - 2007
  • Excelsior College
    Bachelor of Professional Studies Technology Management, 3.81
    2020 - 2021

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