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María José Varela Gaitán
Biomedical Engineer
Summary
A highly motivated Biomedical Engineer with strong critical thinking and communication skills, experienced in the installation, maintenance, and management of medical equipment. Seeking to leverage expertise in management and customer service in a dynamic team environment, while further developing technical skills and contributing to the delivery of high-quality solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Biomedical Service Engineer
Importadora Médica Centroamericana (IMECSA)
04.2024 - Current
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on medical imaging, monitoring, operating room, recovery, sterilization, and laboratory equipment.
- Enhanced patient care quality by troubleshooting and repairing critical medical devices in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with manufacturers to resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime for essential medical devices.
- Install medical devices, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Decreased service costs through the effective management of spare parts inventory and prompt resolution of warranty claims.
- Reduced response times by implementing an effective on-call system for immediate technical assistance.
- Complete technical documentation, including reports and summaries of repair and maintenance actions.
- Train medical personnel on the proper use and maintenance of equipment.
- Provide pre- and post-sale assistance, ensuring customer satisfaction and effective resolution of any issues.
- Provide equipment demonstrations in collaboration with the sales team for potential clients.
- Contributed to continuous improvement within the department through active participation in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensured seamless integration of new staff members by providing comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing support as needed.
Clinical Engineer
Centro Hondureño Para El Niño Quemado (CEHNIQ)
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Promptly resolve complex technical issues with medical devices, minimizing disruptions in patient care and ensuring the continuity of hospital operations.
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules for all medical equipment to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Managed medical device inventory, ensuring all equipment were properly maintained, calibrated, and documented.
- Provide training sessions for healthcare staff on proper use and maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring a safer clinical environment.
- Supervise third-party suppliers and contractors, ensuring that their maintenance services meet the required technical and quality standards.
- Prepare and submit detailed monthly reports on maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, part replacements, and equipment performance evaluations.
- Collaborate in evaluating and selecting new medical equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and optimizing overall performance.
- Work closely with the hospital's general maintenance team to integrate medical equipment maintenance with the facility's overall maintenance activities.
Biomedical Engineer Intern
Hospital María Especialidades Pediátricas (HMEP)
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on medical devices, ensuring their proper functioning, working under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Operate and handle various measuring instruments, analyzers, and simulators to test and evaluate the functionality of medical equipment, contributing to precise diagnoses and safe operations.
- Assist in training healthcare staff on the proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medical equipment to enhance the safety and efficiency of clinical operations.
- Support the documentation of maintenance activities, calibration reports, and equipment service history.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)
Tegucigalpa, Honduras 01.2019 - 06.2023
Skills
Field service experience
Medical device repair
Electronics troubleshooting
Bioinstrumentation
Collaborative teamwork
Team oversight
Research and data analysis
Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Graduation Ceremony | UNITEC
Highest Graduation GPA in Biomedical Engineering - Jaguar Awards | UNITEC
Highest GPA in Biomedical Engineering - Annual Career Awards | UNITEC
Highest GPA in the Applied Biomedical Engineering Program
Software
SAP Management
CRM Management
C Programming Language
Computer-aided Design (CAD)
Certification
3D Printing
Timeline
Biomedical Service Engineer
Importadora Médica Centroamericana (IMECSA)
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Engineer
Centro Hondureño Para El Niño Quemado (CEHNIQ)
07.2023 - 03.2024
3D Printing
05-2023
Python Programming Language
05-2023
SQL Database
05-2023
Biomedical Engineer Intern
Hospital María Especialidades Pediátricas (HMEP)
01.2023 - 03.2023
Publications Ethics
01-2023
Entrepreneurship
06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)
01.2019 - 06.2023
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