Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
References
Certification
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Tariq Mahmood

Hebersham, NSW,Australia

Summary

An experienced Diagnostic Radiological Imaging / Nuclear Medicine Medicine Physics Specialist / CSE / FSE / Biomedical Engineer, covering the Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT and Diagnostic Radiology Imaging & PACS Image Informatics fields.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Medical Physicist / Senior Clinical Engineer

AMPES MedSys Consulting, NM/PET-CT
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Installation / Field Service support / Acceptance Testing and Periodic Quality Assurance Testing of NM, Diagnostic Radiology and CT/MRI/CT Simulator / PACS
  • Established professional relationships with manufacturing and laboratory personnel through effective communication and collaboration skills to promote collaboration and enhance results.
  • Drafted and maintained process and procedure documentation.

Senior Medical Physicist

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Company
03.2017 - 06.2020
  • Acceptance Testing and Periodic Quality Assurance Testing of NM, Diagnostic Radiology and CT/MRI/CT Simulator/Agfa PACS / GE DoseManagerSystem
  • Commissioned new or upgraded equipment to improve treatment or medical procedures
  • Maintained quality and performance of specialist instruments and equipment such as CT scanners
  • Processed and analyzed imaging data with [ESoft & Efilm]
  • Evaluated, inventoried and tested sealed sources of radioactive materials
  • Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques

Senior Medical Physicist

Saad Specialist Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2017
  • Acceptance Testing and Periodic Quality Assurance Testing of NM/PET-CT, Diagnostic Radiology, CT/MRI, CT Simulators and LAP
  • Maintained quality and performance of specialist instruments and equipment such as CT scanners

NSW FSE for Molecular Imaging Systems

InSight Oceania P/L
09.2006 - 02.2009
  • Installation and Field Service of Philips SPECT/SPECT-CT and PET/PET-CT Systems

Senior Engineer and Modality Manager

Siemens Limited Medical Solutions
07.1999 - 09.2006
  • Country Modality Manager for Molecular Imaging solutions
  • Installation and Field Service of Siemens SPECT/SPECT-CT, PET/PET-CT Systems
  • Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets

Customer Support Engineer

Medical Applications P/L
06.1996 - 06.1999
  • Installation and Field Service of Siemens SPECT/ PET/Sienet PACS Systems
  • Answered incoming support inquiries via chat, phone and email
  • Answered calls and emails at help desk to assist customers with basic support, bug fixes and configuration issues
  • Took ownership of issues and set proper and realistic expectations to deliver prompt solutions
  • Trained customers to use and maintain equipment to reduce service issues
  • Delivered exceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each customer, upholding company's commitment to service

Field Service Engineer

Siemens Arabia Electric Equipment Limited
06.1989 - 06.1996
  • Installation and Field Service of Siemens SPECT/PET and X-Ray Systems
  • Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment
  • Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components
  • Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction
  • Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer

Education

Master of Science - Modern Electronics,

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
1987

Master of Science - Physics

GCUL / University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
04.1984

Bachelor of Science - Physics and Applied Mathematics

University of The Punjab
Lahore Pakistan
03.1980

Skills

  • MicroVAX, Apple Macintosh series, Windows Workstation to Servers, PC based Computer Hardware and Software troubleshooting and repair, configuration / reconfiguration and troubleshooting / fixing of application software on multiple vendors systems using Networks Hardware and Software,
  • Installation and support to PACS / DICOM servers and clients Trained and experienced on Siemens Networking Hardware & Software / Sienet PACS workstations & MagicSTORE Servers and ACOMNET Workstations and Servers, Jukeboxes and Philips computer systems used in Imaging modalities
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Trained and mentored a fresh Medical Physicist to take over the QA program for NM at JHAH, Dhahran, from 2020.
  • Established and implemented a QA program for NM and MRI at JHAH, Dhahran, from 2017 – 2020.
  • Acceptance Testing Siemens Somatom Force CT System at JHAH, Dhahran, 2020.
  • Acceptance Testing of Captus 5000, Thyroid uptake counting system at JHAH, 2020.
  • Acceptance Testing of Hologic 3Dimension Mammography System at JHAH, Dhahran, 2019.
  • Acceptance testing of 6 Dental X-ray Systems at JHAH, Dhahran, 2019.
  • Acceptance Testing of GE Signa Architect 3.0T MRI System at JHAH, Dhahran, 2017.
  • Acceptance Testing of Siemens Magentom Aera 1.5T TIM MRI System at JHAH, Dhahran, 2017.
  • Acceptance Testing of GE Lunar iDXA, DEXA System at JHAH, Dhahran, 2017.
  • Acceptance Testing of Siemens Magentom Aera 1.5T TIM MRI System at JHAH, Alhasa, 2017.
  • Acceptance Testing of Siemens Symbia Intevo 6 SPECT-CT System at JHAH, Dhahran, 2017.
  • Acceptance Testing of GE Lunar iDXA, DEXA System at JHAH, Alhasa, 2017.
  • ·Acceptance Testing of Siemens Biograph mCT Flow PET-CT System at AlMana Hospital, Dammam, 2016.
  • Acceptance Testing of Siemens Symbia Intevo 6 SPECT-CT Systems at AlMana Specialist Hospital, Dammam, 2016.
  • Established and implemented a QA program for NM/PET and MRI at Saad Specialist Hospital, Khobar from 2009 – 2017.
  • Acceptance Testing of Hologic Selenia Dimension Mammography System at Saad Specialist Hospital, Khobar, 2015.
  • Acceptance Testing of Siemens Symbia S SPECT system and Symbia T6 SPECT-CT Systems at Saad Specialist Hospital, Khobar, 2009.
  • Acceptance Testing of PET-CT Systems at Saad Hospital, Khobar, 2009
  • QA Testing of Siemens, Philips, GE Portable and Fixed DR Systems at SSH, Dhahran, 2008-2017.
  • QA Testing of Dental X Ray, Panoramic and Cone Beam Dental CT Systems at SSH, Dhahran, 2008-2017.

References

   

  • Konstantinos Chantzantoniou, Consultant Medical Physicist, Radiology Service, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Company, Dhahran Saudi Arabia, Email: KONSTANTINOS.CHANTZIANTONIOU@JHAH.com


  • Professor Dale Bailey, Principal Medical Physics Specialist, Nuclear Medicine Dept., Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Australia, Email: dale.bailey@sydney.edu.au

Certification

  • From 2009 Valid Through 2022 > 08-K-A-0220173, a License holder as a Certified Medical Physics Specialist in Nuclear Medicine / Radiological Physics, Issued by Ministry of Health and Saudi Council for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia.
  • 2009 Valid through 2021 > Basic Life Support providers License, Issued by Saudi Heart Foundation/American Heart Foundation, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • 2006 to 2009 > Radiation User/Installer Professional License issued by The Environment Protection Authority, Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Lapsed but Renewable)
  • Corporate Member IPEM and CSci, Science Council, UK. (658, PEM/108/000658).
  • Chartered Engineer - CEng, Engineering Council, UK. (513017)
  • Ordinary Member - ACPSEM-Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine, Australia.
  • Full Member –AAPM-American Association of Physicists in Medicine, USA. (Lapsed)
  • Professional Engineer, PEC-Pakistan Engineering Council. Pakistan. (Life Reg. – Elect-17927)
  • Member, MIEP - The Institution of Engineers Pakistan. (Life Reg. – M-21173/LHR5606)
  • Life Member – MPPS – Pakistan Physical Society (Life Reg. – 312)

Timeline

Senior Medical Physicist / Senior Clinical Engineer

AMPES MedSys Consulting, NM/PET-CT
07.2020 - 08.2023

Senior Medical Physicist

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Company
03.2017 - 06.2020

Senior Medical Physicist

Saad Specialist Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2017

NSW FSE for Molecular Imaging Systems

InSight Oceania P/L
09.2006 - 02.2009

Senior Engineer and Modality Manager

Siemens Limited Medical Solutions
07.1999 - 09.2006

Customer Support Engineer

Medical Applications P/L
06.1996 - 06.1999

Field Service Engineer

Siemens Arabia Electric Equipment Limited
06.1989 - 06.1996

Master of Science - Modern Electronics,

University of Nottingham

Master of Science - Physics

GCUL / University of The Punjab

Bachelor of Science - Physics and Applied Mathematics

University of The Punjab
Tariq Mahmood