Equipment Technician (Biomedical)

• Nov 2020 - Present

Assistant Chief, Healthcare Technology Manager, Biomedical Engineer

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2020

Supervising subordinate biomedical engineering technicians, medical equipment supervisors and technicians and administrative staff. Responsible for fiscal management of the biomedical engineering section by writing, monitoring and executing biomedical contracts with total approximately $4 million dollars. Serving as institutional expert and advisor to the Chief, Engineering Service and medical center leadership concerning existing and emerging technology. Managing projects resources requirements, personnel, facilities, budget, training awards, supplies and equipment, utilizing knowledge of finances, section goals, service and medical center objectives. Managing resources which consist of a $159 million inventory of medical equipment and technology (over 5,000 devices). Ensuring compliance with applicable EEO laws, regulations, Executive Orders and VA Directives. Conducting biomedical research and initiate new ideas which demonstrate resourcefulness. Implementing policies that ensure medical center compliance with National Medical Equipment Recalls, Safety Alert Programs, Joint Commission Standards, SMDA, FDA, OSHA and Environmental Protection regulations. Counseling subordinates on their work performance and administrative matters (including disciplinary actions). Monitoring and identifying the developmental needs of subordinates for advancement and making arrangements for training as needed. Developing performance standards for subordinates and providing mid/end of the year reviews through performance appraisals. Show less

Site Lead, Biomedical Services at Jackson Hospital

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Supervised subordinate biomedical equipment technicians. Served as institutional expert and advisor to the Chief, Information Technology and Hospital leadership concerning existing and emerging technology. Implemented policies that ensure Hospital compliance with National Medical Equipment Recalls, Safety Alert Programs, Joint Commission Standards, SMDA, FDA, OSHA and Environmental Protection regulations. Counseled subordinates on their work performance and administrative matters (including disciplinary actions). Monitored and identifying the developmental needs of subordinates for advancement and making arrangements for training as needed. Developed performance standards for subordinates and providing mid/end of the year reviews through performance appraisals. Show less

Site Lead Biomedical Engineering

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

Supervised subordinate biomedical equipment technicians. Served as institutional expert and advisor to the Chief, Logistics and Hospital leadership concerning existing and emerging technology. Implemented policies that ensure Hospital compliance with National Medical Equipment Recalls, Safety Alert Programs, Joint Commission Standards, SMDA, FDA, OSHA and Environmental Protection regulations. Counseled subordinates on their work performance and administrative matters (including disciplinary actions). Monitoring and identifying the developmental needs of subordinates for advancement and making arrangements for training as needed. Developed performance standards for subordinates and providing mid/end of the year reviews through performance appraisals. Show less

Chief, Medical Maintenance DDEAMC

• Sep 2012 - May 2015

BMET Lead Instructor, X-Ray Repair

• Aug 2009 - Sep 2012

Chief, Medical Maintenance

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2009