John Wagl Geregl
Port Moresby,NCDC
Summary
Adept at preventive maintenance and equipment calibration, I enhanced equipment reliability and patient safety at Brian Bell Group - Meddent. Leveraging strong troubleshooting skills and effective communication.
Resourceful Biomedical Equipment Technician offering 14 years of expertise in biomedical equipment installations and maintenance. Knowledgeable in troubleshooting techniques, wiring, schematics, and functions of medical equipment. Focused on accurately diagnosing problems and resolving quickly to provide medical staff with minimal equipment outages.
Talented in providing safe and functional equipment through safety tests and regular preventive maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Technician
Brian Bell Group - Meddent
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted hospital staff in understanding the proper use of biomedical equipment, reducing user error incidents.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of newly acquired medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of biomedical devices, prolonging their operational lifespan.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, prioritizing patient care while troubleshooting malfunctioning devices.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict quality control procedures during equipment inspections.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and calibration on medical devices.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to diagnose complex medical equipment issues, ensuring both accuracy and efficiency in repairs.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment with proper safety protocols in place at all times, promoting a culture of responsibility and professionalism within the team.
Senior Biomedical Technician
Hela Provincial Health Authority
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Improved patient care by maintaining and repairing various biomedical equipment in a timely manner.
- Mentored junior technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to strengthen the overall team performance.
- Championed quality assurance initiatives within the department, resulting in improved patient outcomes through reliable biomedical technology support services.
- Maintained detailed records of all service activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently.
- Ensured the safety of medical staff and patients by performing scheduled preventive maintenance on life-support devices.
- Optimized equipment performance by calibrating and fine-tuning systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Provided input during facility planning stages to ensure adequate provision for future biomedical technology needs.
- Conducted risk assessments on biomedical devices to identify potential hazards before they impacted patient care or safety regulations.
- Assisted in the evaluation, selection, and procurement of new biomedical equipment for the healthcare facility.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to provide training on proper use and handling of biomedical equipment.
- Contributed to cost savings through effective inventory management and ordering of replacement parts as needed.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies and procedures that promoted best practices in biomedical technology management.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Developed presentations and provided on-site demonstrations of latest biomedical devices, technologies and procedures.
- Completed preventive maintenance schedules, conducted performance tests and repaired product malfunctions.
- Maintained strict adherence to laboratory guidelines and regulations, verifying safety and protective procedures.
- Coordinate and carryout dispatching and receipt of defective medical equipment and arrange for maintenance, records of all work done including costs of all Medical items.
Biomedical Technician
Morobe Provincial Health Authority, Lae
02.2011 - 11.2022
- Provide direct management and maintenance repair and installation of all biomedical equipment.
- Coordinate and carryout dispatching and receipt of defective medical equipment and arrange for maintenance, records all work done including costs of all medical items.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Assisted hospital staff in understanding the proper use of biomedical equipment, reducing user error incidents.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of newly acquired medical equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of biomedical devices, prolonging their operational lifespan.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, prioritizing patient care while troubleshooting malfunctioning devices.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict quality control procedures during equipment inspections.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and calibration on medical devices.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to diagnose complex medical equipment issues, ensuring both accuracy and efficiency in repairs.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment with proper safety protocols in place at all times, promoting a culture of responsibility and professionalism within the team.
Part-time Lecturer
Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Took Diploma I and Diploma III TTC Physics Techniques, Mathematics and Computing classes.
Secondary School Teacher
Christian Integrated School (Private School)
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Taught Major Maths, Physics, Chemistry to grade 11 and 12 classes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics With Electronics & Instrumentation
University of Technology, Lae
Taraka, GPS Coordinates: -6.6746, 146.997104.2008
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Validation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Installations and repairs
- Troubleshooting skills
Instrumentation Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Root cause identification
- Task Prioritization
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Biomedical Technician
Brian Bell Group - Meddent
05.2024 - Current
Senior Biomedical Technician
Hela Provincial Health Authority
11.2022 - 06.2024
Biomedical Technician
Morobe Provincial Health Authority, Lae
02.2011 - 11.2022
Part-time Lecturer
Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea
05.2009 - 06.2010
Secondary School Teacher
Christian Integrated School (Private School)
05.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics With Electronics & Instrumentation
University of Technology, Lae
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