Robert W. James
Dallas NC 980-***-****
**********@*****.***
Biomedical Engineering Technician Medical Device Field Technician
Qualifications:
Solutions-driven and accomplished biomedical professional offering 15+ years’ specializing in medical equipment operations and quality assurance.
Expertly perform installation and maintenance of Surgical lights, booms, integration, and tables
Involved in the evolution and upgrading of various hospital systems. Lead key project of building 4 new OR suites.
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician; Laser Safety Officer.
Trainer for the OR staff on surgical video systems.
System administrator for the Philips OB Tracevue system.
Resource person for the Endoscopy Department which includes Olympus Video and EUS systems as well as Medtronic Bravo System.
Certified on the Datascope system 98xt Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps.
Lead Technician for the renovations and installation of the Emergency Department to include Philips monitoring.
Technician in the USAF on Advanced Flight Simulators and Long Range Radar Systems.
Core Skills:
Medical Device Maintenance Equipment Installations Electrical Safety Inspections
Preventative Maintenance Medical Equipment Calibration Staff Supervision
Management Reporting Quality Control Compliance Assurance
Radiology & Surgical Systems Training Troubleshooting
Professional Experience
US Field Service Technician Aug 2016 – Nov 2016
TSO3 Corporation Dallas, NC
Managed installation, technical support, and repair of VP4 Sterizone Sterilizer.
Any special projects / accomplishments?
Integration Specialist July 2014 – July 2016
Stryker / Berchtold Dallas, NC
Served as key member of east coast installation team installing Stryker/Berchtold systems to meet customer demands.
Worked closely with Hospital engineering team and general contractors to install capital equipment in account owned operating rooms.
Continued...
Professional Experience, continued...
Field Service Technician Aug 2010 – July 2014
Northeast Berchtold Albany, NY
Performed installation, warranty and billable repairs, and preventive maintenance on Berchtold equipment.
Provided customer technical support for installations, upgrades, and current equipment issues.
Maintained documentation on Berchtold inventory as well as salesforce documentation system.
Senior Clinical Engineering Technician July 1989 – Aug 2010
St. Peter’s Hospital Albany, NY
Managed installation, education, repair, and preventive maintenance of patient care equipment. Areas of specialty included Acute Care Units, Surgical Services, and Endoscopy.
Elected as Laser Safety Officer for 15 years. Served as member of Laser Safety Committee responsible for updating Surgical Service policy to company with JCAHO standards.
Functioned as in-service clinical staff on laser systems and safety requirements, maintaining strict compliance with hospital policies.
Provided a conduit for Nursing and Information Technology on the web-based clinical information system, OB Tracevue.
Assisted Nursing teams on evaluation and deposition of clinical equipment in their respective departments.
Implemented new equipment by scheduling in servicing, and installation with manufactures representatives.
Career Note: Also, previously served as Biomedical Technician, Level II for House of Good Samaritan Hospital and as Staff Sergeant for United Sates Air Force.
Education & Training
TSO3 factory training
Berchtold factory training
Stryker factory training
Philips OB Tracevue System Administrator School
Datascope System 98XT School
Olympus Level 1 and Level 2 System Repair course
Philips Viridia Telemetry and Monitoring course
Haemonetics System 5 Cell Saver School
Drager Anesthesia School
Rockwell Laser Safety Officer School
Digital Flight Specialist School
Aircraft Control, Safety & Early Warning Radar training