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Richard Overturf is a seasoned biomedical engineer with extensive experience in healthcare information technology, medical devices, and software development. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Services from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET). With a strong background in software documentation, databases, and testing, Richard has worked in various roles, including Field Support Engineer, Senior Technical Specialist, and Director of Clinical Engineering.

Credentials

  • Excel: PivotTables for Beginners
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver
    PADI
    Jul, 2002
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
    AAMI
    Jun, 1981
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Becton Dickenson
    • United States
    • Field Support Engineer
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • United States

  • Novasyte LLC
    • Carlsbad, CA
    • Senior Technical Specialist/CBET
      • Jul 2019 - Sep 2023
      • Carlsbad, CA

      Perform inspections, repairs, or software updates for medical equipment manufacturers in order to comply with FDA recalls.

  • AdventHealth
    • Altamonte Springs, FL
    • Process Manager
      • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
      • Altamonte Springs, FL

      Implement Oracle PeopleSoft Maintenance Management software at AdventHealth hospitals.

  • Novasyte LLC
    • Carlsbad, CA
    • Technical Specialist
      • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
      • Carlsbad, CA

      Field Service Technical Specialist performing FDA recalls inspections, repairs, and updates for various manufacturers.

    • Biomedical Equipment Technician-CBET and Access database developer
      • Jan 2011 - Oct 2017

      20 + years experience in the medical equipment field, from entry level BMET to Director of Clinical Engineering for a multi hospital group.15 years as an Access database developerBS Degree in Health Care Services from Southern Illinois University

    • Access Database Developer
      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

    • Access Developer / CBET
      • Jan 2000 - Jun 2011

      Owner of Harvest Data Systems. Developed maintenance management software to support the specific needs of those who maintain hospital medical equipment using Access and VBA.

    • Access Developer / CBET
      • Feb 2000 - Jul 2010

      MS Access and SQL Server software development and consulting. Maintenance management software for medical equipment maintenance.

  • Sodexo
    • Franklin, TN
    • Director of Software Development / CBET
      • Oct 2003 - Apr 2004
      • Franklin, TN

      Continued to work in Access and VBA application development after Sodexho purchased Patriot Medical Technologies, supporting 55 hospital maintenance contracts.

  • Patriot Medical
    • Franklin, TN
    • Director of Software Development
      • Oct 2000 - Oct 2003
      • Franklin, TN

      Microsoft Access / VBA application development of clinical equipment management software (CEMS) for hospital medical equipment.Patriot Medical Technologies purchased Harvest Data Systems software to track medical equipment inventories and document all maintenance activities performed on medical equipment for service contracts with 51 hospitals.

    • Y2k Project Manager
      • Dec 1998 - Feb 2000

      Project Manager/IT Consultant for organization of 10 hospitals. Designed, built, and maintained extensive medical equipment inventory database for Y2K testing project using Access, VBA, and Excel. Provided detailed analysis of potential technology failures associated with Y2K issues. Coordinated activities of the Y2K test team and planned upgrades and modifications to medical equipment susceptible to failure.

  • BayCare Health System
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Technology Assessment Coordinator / CBET
      • Dec 1997 - Dec 1998
      • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

      Reviewed medical equipment assets for 8 hospitals. Designed and built database to provide analysis and documentation in support of capital medical equipment budget; advised facility and department managers regarding capital equipment purchases. Worked with group IT department to coordinate Y2K planning.

  • Morton Plant Mease
    • Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Director Of Clinical Engineering Dept
      • Apr 1996 - Dec 1997
      • Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida Area

      Employed by Premier as Director of Clinical Engineering at Morton Plant / Mease. Supervised 14 biomedical equipment technicians responsible for servicing anesthesia, clinical laboratory, respiratory, sterilizers, and general biomedical equipment at 3 hospitals and 3 outpatient surgery centers (equivalent to 1500 beds). Managed department budget of $2.8 million dollars. Served as technology resource for pre-purchase evaluations, equipment utilization, capital equipment planning, and technology assessment.

    • Region Manager for Clinical Engineering
      • Dec 1987 - Mar 1996

      A.) Tampa Region, New Port Richey, Florida - (3/94-3/96) Managed Tampa region (5 hospitals) with staff of 6 imaging and 10 biomedical technicians, provided full service coverage for all cath lab, CT, x-ray, nuclear medicine, lab, respiratory, and biomedical equipment. Extensive involvement in hospital site surveys (inventory review and AP records review) for Miami, Central Florida, and Fort Myers regions. Prepared budgets, purchased tools and test equipment, assigned technician workloads, and set up computer systems for Miami and Central Florida Regions.B.) South Georgia Region, Macon, Georgia - (12/87-3/94) Established & managed South Georgia region (4 hospitals). Hired and managed technical staff of 5 imaging engineers, and 5 biomedical equipment technicians. Provided full service coverage for cath lab, CT, x-ray, clinical lab, respiratory, and biomedical equipment. Developed PM and testing procedures. Involved in development of regional and department policies and procedures.

    • Hospital Corpsman / BMET
      • Oct 1980 - Mar 1993
      • Macon, GA

      Assigned to 4th Marine Battalion Reserve, Fleet Hospital 14 (combat field hospital) as Hospital Corpsman (EMT) / Medical Repair Technician. Received training in field operations, combat field medicine, environmental health & safety, food safety inspection, entomology, preventive medicine, laboratory procedures, and medical equipment maintenance. Trained on Army, Navy, and Air Force medical equipment maintenance management system software.

  • Life Services
    • Marietta, GA
    • National Service Manager
      • Jan 1984 - May 1987
      • Marietta, GA

      Managed depot and field service operations of privately owned medical equipment dealership. Managed 22 field service technicians in 7 southeastern states and 4 depot service technicians. Directed service business budget, marketing of service contracts, and customer relations. Organized and implemented dispatching, parts logistics, and productivity measurement systems. Set objectives and priorities, and measured results.

    • Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician
      • Dec 1981 - Jan 1984
      • Georgia

      Set-up new third party biomedical equipment service operations in three South Georgia hospitals. Performed medical electronics maintenance and repair. Maintained records and reports. Worked independently.

  • US Navy
    • Bethesda, MD
    • Hospital Corpsman / BMET HM1
      • Jan 1975 - Sep 1980
      • Bethesda, MD

      Trained as a Hospital Corpsman at Great Lakes Training Center.Transferred to National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.Worked in direct patient care and later in hospital administration. Served as administrative assistant to the Commanding Officer (Rear Admiral) of National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, a 1000 bed medical center. Transferred to Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center for training in medical equipment maintenance and repair.Transferred to Submarine Base, Groton, CT to work as a BMET. Discharged from active duty with Honorable Discharge 9/30/1980.

Education

  • 1976 - 1978
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Bachelor’s Degree, BS - Health Care Services
  • 1975 - 1975
    US Navy Hospital Corps School
    Certificate, Patient Care / EMT training
  • 1976 - 1977
    US Army Medical Equipment School
    Certificate, Medical Equipment Maintenance
  • 1980 - 1981
    University of Georgia
    post grad education in:, Agricultural Engineering: Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Advanced Math
  • 1990 - 2004
    Microsoft Curriculum Courses
    Certificate, computer programming classes
  • 1988 - 1990
    Mercer University
    working toward MBA

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