Medical Service
Resume:
JAMES F. GUIRSCH
Greenfield, WI 53228
********@**.**.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking opportunity in the medical equipment field using my knowledge of medical devices, problem resolution, and project management skills. I am willing to relocate.
PERSONAL PROFILE: I am an expert in the medical equipment asset management field with over 30 years of experience. I enjoy the challenge of consensus building while taking on new projects and finding solutions to problems related to medical equipment. I am knowledgeable of the operation and usage of all types of medical devices. I have developed excellent oral and written communication skills from many years of public speaking and report writing.
KEY SKILLS:
• Detect problematic equipment through the review of maintenance and service records
• Develop effective strategies for resolving problems related to medical equipment
• Communicate effectively with all people involved with the delivery of health care
• Negotiate the cost of service based on all critical aspects such as rates, parts, etc.
• Know when to use independent service organizations to lower cost and increase uptime
• Prepare concise reports detailing important information usable by various people
• Develop processes that incorporate principles of continuous quality improvement
• Motivate people around me to want to do their best
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Developed national Help Hotline service used by clients to reduce costs and increase uptime of their medical equipment
• Developed standardized reports comparing client experience with information contained in a national service and maintenance data base
• Developed reports used to help in the certification and validation process in FDA controlled environments
• Worked with clients to replace problematic equipment at no additional cost
• Developed/presented seminars on managing and controlling maintenance activities and expenses
• Published several articles related to medical equipment repair and maintenance in ADVANCE, Imaging Economics, and UpTime
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
2004-Current: JF GUIRSCH and ASSOCIATES:
• Review service and maintenance records to determine the root cause of a particular problem
• Prepare reports used by clients to assist in their efforts to lower costs and maximize uptime of their medical equipment
• Develop effective PM schedules needed to comply with all governing bodies and applicable laws
• Review and critique plans related to medical equipment asset management
1984-2003: US COUNSELING SERVICES:
• Provided medical equipment cost reduction programs to healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies
• Developed several operational systems for the delivery of services to clients. Most significant was the Help Hotline which reduced costs and maximized equipment uptime by working with hundreds of service engineers and managers from manufacturers, independents, and in-house service groups.
• Developed/presented training materials used by internal staff and customers that aided in the goal of clients receiving quality service, on a timely basis, and at a reasonable cost
• Developed reports used by pharmaceutical clients helping them in their equipment certification and validation efforts
• Final position was VP of Vendor Relations working with hundreds of vendors providing service on behalf of mutual customers
1981-1984: ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL: Coordinated medical device evaluations, facilitated problem resolutions, and interacted with the medical and nursing staffs as a Clinical Engineer to address their medical equipment needs.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1978-1982: MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING; BS in Biomedical Engineering Technology
1974-1978: U.S. COAST GUARD; E-5 in Electronic Communications
PERSONAL INTERESTS: I enjoy playing golf and watching football, baseball, and hockey. I am very involved in our local church and love to sing in our choir. Most of all I enjoy spending time with my family.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
• Duane Bluemke (past President and owner of US Counseling Services) *****@*******.**** 262/796-1172 ext 3
• Larry Fennigkoh (past Director of Clinical Engineering at St. Luke’s Medical Center) ********@****.*** 414/277-7289
• Tom Quinn (President and owner of Medical Resources Alliance-Client of JF Guirsch and Associates) *****@******.*** 724/934-3932
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