Joshua M. Gaviola

ac5xnw@r.postjobfree.com 781-***-**** * Main Street Park, Malden, MA

Education:

Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Graduation December 2017

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Related Courses: Electronics & Instrumentation, Integrated Electronics, Differential Equation & System Modeling, Basics of Organic/BioChemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I&II, Engineering Chemistry, Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, Engineering Biostatistics, Engineering Biomechanics, Engineering Thermodynamics, Medical Optics and Imaging

Skills:

Software: LabVIEW, Multisim, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, MATLAB, Google Apps

Test Instruments: oscilloscope, digital multimeter, Waveform Generator, function generator, strain gauge, centrifuge

Computer Languages: C++, HTML

Languages: English, Tagalog

Medical Devices: Vernier sensors, including EMG, AKG/ECG, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, physical therapy electric stimulation, ultrasound

Projects & Research:

Biodiesel Lab Engineering Chemistry

Restored used biodiesel into a useable source of energy through the use of catalysts and methanol.

Drug Administration Differential Equations and System Modeling

Incorporated a mathematical model in order to establish a time period and amount of drug needed to be administered to a person in order to achieve a specific goal.

Applied geometric series to imitate the degradation of medication in the body over time.

Automated AMBU Bag Biomedical Electronics & Instrumentation

Remodeled the AMBU bag in order to eliminate inconsistencies of respiratory volume administered by professionals trained with BLS and ACLS.

Utilized the measurement of SpO2 in order to tell when the lungs have taken in enough air for the body to properly function.

Osteodisc Biomedical Senior Design

Designed a replacement disc for patients with Degenerative Disc Disease.

Incorporate mechanical knowledge to apply the disc on patients suffering from Osteoporosis that are unable to receive implant from market branded.

Created the design on Solidworks and 3D print it to make sure the parameters fall under original disc ROM.

Additional Experience:

ComeBack Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Assistant Revere, MA January 2016 - Present

Co-Op

Removal and application of electrical stimulation pads on different parts of the body.

Adjusting voltage to the comfort of individual patients in order to distract the focus of patients from the pain.

Application of hot or cold packs to patients during or after the treatment.

Assign a plethora of exercises of differing levels to patients at different stages of rehabilitation.

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Biomedical Technician Assistant Melrose, MA August 2016 – December 2016

Co-Op

Apply preventative maintenance techniques on hospital equipment to assure safety of patients when using medical devices.

Assist in the repair of hospital devices ranging from IV drips to hospital beds designed for patient comfort or surgery.

Application of preventative maintenance on defibrillators at multiple facilities outside of the hospital.

Lifeguard Malden, MA January 2010 – December 2017

Oversee pool for 4-12 hour shifts guaranteeing safety of patrons.

Supervise a team of 3-6 lifeguards during duty hours and provide guidance on daily tasks.

Monitor chemical levels in pool to insure quality standards.