ASA FRANCIS
San Diego, CA *****
954-***-**** adt2tk@r.postjobfree.com
http://linkedin.com/in/asa-francis-39ab1772
BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technician and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance leveraging 15+ years of experience in medical equipment diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, and installation. Accomplished measurable results while managing a depot level environmental health equipment calibration center and provided advanced technical services for joint forces while leading teams of up to 35 in challenging environments. Possess a comprehensive background in performing troubleshooting, repair of electronic devices, monitoring systems, including pneumatic and mechanical instruments derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $10M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in quality control, calibration verification, and testing of all instruments repaired. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed project management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall expansion. Career supported by a Certification as a Biomedical Technician.
·Quality Assurance
·Team Leadership
·Preventive Maintenance
·Inventory Management
·Occupational Safety
·Program Management
·Personnel Management
·Troubleshooting
Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Navy Various Locations June 2016 - Present
Biomedical Technician
Inspected new incoming medical equipment that includes installation, electrical safety check, and equipment training. Evaluated and oversaw the work provided by contracted vendors and ensure proper service documentation was provided. Coordinated and ensured compliance with maintenance plans.
·Maintained over $2M worth of personal and specialized equipment across geographically dispersed locations throughout Afghanistan with zero loss
·Utilized electrical, electronic, optical, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and physiological principles to diagnose and locate system malfunctions on both component level and board and component level troubleshooting procedures
·Serviced and maintained medical equipment with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical, and radiological principals
·Interpreted manufacturer literature and schematic representations used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain medical equipment
·Conducted scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance checks, repairs, calibrations, and services to manufacturer specifications
·Provided technical inspections on new or transferred equipment; ensured the equipment was within all governing rules, regulations, and policies; Conducted troubleshooting on Patient Telemetry Systems, Dental and Sterilizer Equipment, Surgical and Anesthesia Units, Diagnostic Imaging Equipment, Information Technology and Field Equipment
·Enforced safety policies and regulations while performing maintenance procedures; resulted in zero safety-related incidents
·Oversaw all daily, weekly, monthly repair and maintenance activity/repairs per Department of the Navy and Department of Defense policies and procedures; Updated project tracking for the departments’ tracking/documentation systems as assigned equipment and devices
·Performs monthly Technical CQI/QAI duties; Conducted analysis, assembled, and assimilated information and data for the CQI/QAI process and leads the technical discussion, including reporting outcomes; Provided action plans to supervisor for approval
Leadership
Oversaw all issues as the clinic Supervisor. Led a clinic of 18 junior staff members to enhance the quality of patient care within the clinic.
·Led the organizations' Safety Management program as a Safety Manager; Identified 12 unsafe conditions and implemented corrective measures to maintain safety and 100% operations and mission readiness
·Coordinated and assisted with 30 hours of on-the-job training for advancement training for all department junior
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personnel; Resulted in 4 personnel getting qualifications completed and 3 staff members being promoted
·Oversaw the operability of all Medical and Dental department equipment valued at $6.5M; Oversaw repairs with resulted in saving the organization over $172K in replacement and outside repair cost
·Provided flawless training as the Training Supervisor for 30+ staff members; Ensured all members received the qualifications in a timely manager
·Facilitated 18 classroom training events; Updated and authored a training Standard Operating Program (SOP) to help ease the transition of new staff personnel in their role
·Led 13 staff members in providing quality patient care to over 500 staff personnel; Supervised the verification of 288 medical records, 250 vaccinations, 62 physical assessments, and 23 physicals
Patient Care
Provided medical care/treatment in support of a 500+ military organization. Utilized first aid and preventive medical procedures to stabilize critical patients until further treatment could be provided.
·Assessed current patient status and implemented treatment for emergent medical conditions
·Assisted and directed the transportation of the sick and injured and maximized the effect of the care given
·Performed administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services if needed; Retrieved laboratory and procedure results
·Maintained records for all physicians and managed requests and medical records
·Kept accurate track of schedules and medical records for all patients
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
BS. Health Services Technology (In Progress)
AAS. Applied Electronic Studies
Biomedical Technician Certification
Certificate in Electronics
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Biomedical Equipment Maintenance
Technician
Computer-Based Medical Systems
Diagnostic Imaging Systems
Medical Office Administration
Field Medical Service Technic
Advanced Emergency Care
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Adobe SharePoint
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows