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Henry Vila Cosme

Lake Alfred

Summary

Biomedical engineering professional with substantial hands-on experience in maintaining, calibrating, and repairing medical equipment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring seamless operation in dynamic healthcare environments. Adept at troubleshooting, technical support, and adhering to strict regulatory standards. Reliable, adaptable, and driven to contribute to impactful patient care through technical expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Integrated Home Care
07.2021 - Current
  • Team lead of cleaning and repair department. Home care technician, Power operated vehicle (POV) technician, Biomedical engineering technician.
  • Maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of the following equipments; Scooters, standard and custom power wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, pediatric oxygen setup/pediatric flowmeters, Cpap and Bipap, continuous passive motion(CPM), feedings pumps, ventilators, suction pumps, 50PSI, standard and heavy duty hospital beds, Fluidization therapy beds, alternating pressure mattress, phototherapy.
  • Enhanced patient care by calibrating and maintaining life support equipment, conducted thorough equipment evaluations pre-and post-repair to ensure optimal performance, adherence to manufacturer specifications and troubleshooting minimizing costs and maximizing equipment uptime ensuring its reliability during critical situations.
  • Supported clinical staff training initiatives by providing comprehensive instruction on proper usage of biomedical equipment, enhancing overall competency levels within the facility.
  • Promoted efficient use of resources by developing inventory management systems, preventing stockouts and overstocking situations.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning equipment and ordered parts to repair or replace non working ones.
  • Kept detailed records and documents of research requirements and procedures.
  • Streamlined tasks in effort to provide easier and more efficient workflows for peers and colleagues.

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Clinical Medical Services
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs and calibration of Oxygen concentrators, Cpap, regulators, ventilators, nebulizer, Continuous passive motion (CPM), Feeding pumps, hospital beds, wheelchairs.
  • Improved diagnostic capabilities with thorough evaluations of proposed medical equipment acquisitions for compatibility and effectiveness.
  • Conducted routine preventative maintenance tasks on a wide range of medical devices, extending their usable lifespan significantly.
  • Promoted efficient use of resources by developing inventory management systems, preventing stockouts and overstocking situations.

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
04.2012 - 09.2015
  • Troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs and calibration of Fresenius 2008K-K2 Dialysis machines, Purified water system, medicated acid and bicarbonate sodium distribution system, Ph and water meters, oxygen concentrators.
  • Expedited resolution times for technical issues related to biomedical equipment failures through the implementation of rapid response protocols.
  • Enhanced patient care by calibrating and maintaining life support equipment, ensuring its reliability during critical situations.

Education

Associate Degree in - Technology in Biomedical Engineering

San Juan Technological Institute
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05-2012

Skills

  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Electronics troubleshooting
  • Equipment installation
  • Medical device calibration
  • Quality control analysis
  • Regulatory standards
  • Electromechanical systems

Certification

  • 80 hours course level I by Nilton Aquino BMET/RCT Fresenius USA, inc.
  • Forklift Certification

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Integrated Home Care
07.2021 - Current

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Clinical Medical Services
05.2016 - 06.2019

Biomedical Engineering Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
04.2012 - 09.2015
  • 80 hours course level I by Nilton Aquino BMET/RCT Fresenius USA, inc.
  • Forklift Certification

Associate Degree in - Technology in Biomedical Engineering

San Juan Technological Institute
Henry Vila Cosme