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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Advising medical device manufacturers on service contract management, pricing strategies, and maintenance planning, leveraging in-depth industry knowledge and expertise.• Conducted meticulous analysis and offered strategic guidance to optimize operations, improving customer satisfaction, and driving long-term business success.• Assisted in developing robust service contract frameworks, implementing competitive pricing structures, and devising tailored maintenance plans, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and long-term business growth.• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement and delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Managing the asset inventory of medical devices across all Melbourne Health facilities, ensuring seamless operations.- Engaged in comprehensive contract management, encompassing drafting, reviewing, and providing engineering expertise for contract documents. Managed contracts throughout their term, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Additionally, provided tender evaluation and procurement assistance to support efficient and effective project execution.- Successfully managed diverse time critical health technology projects, encompassing the refurbishment of the Cardiac Cath lab, expansion of the Coronary Care Unit, and implementation of Patient Monitoring systems in the emergency department.- Conducted thorough testing and maintenance of medical devices at Melbourne Health. Developed technical compliance reports and oversaw medical device compliance reporting to senior management. - Expertly coordinated communication and collaboration among Equipment Managers and Nurse Unit Managers across diverse departments, ensuring effective resolution of engineering requirements and highlighting stakeholder management and communication abilities.- Provided comprehensive training and mentorship to junior engineering staff, fostering their professional development and enhancing team performance.- Co-managed ISO 9001 quality system from year 2015 to year 2019 ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Melbourne, Australia

- Deputy to the Chief Biomedical Engineer: Assumed the role of Deputy Chief Biomedical Engineer, demonstrating leadership and assisting in the efficient management of departmental operations.- New Technology Implementation: Spearheaded the seamless integration of cutting-edge medical technologies, conducting comprehensive feasibility assessments, and orchestrating successful implementation strategies.- Review: Technology Adoption of Telehealth with Remote Monitoring: Orchestrated an incisive evaluation of telehealth technology adoption, with a particular focus on the integration of remote monitoring solutions, yielding actionable insights to enhance patient care.- Managing Preventative Maintenance: Demonstrated expertise in the meticulous scheduling and oversight of preventative maintenance protocols, ensuring the uninterrupted functionality of critical medical equipment.- Contracts Management: Proficiently managed and optimized contractual agreements with suppliers, service providers, and vendors, skillfully negotiating terms and upholding cost-efficient standards.- Product Evaluation: Conducted rigorous evaluations of medical devices and equipment, leveraging discerning criteria to recommend acquisitions that prioritized quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.- Implementation of Asset Management Framework for Medical Devices: Pioneered the development and implementation of a comprehensive asset management framework, enhancing the systematic tracking, maintenance, and utilization of medical equipment while ensuring strict regulatory compliance

Melbourne, Australia

- Biomedical Engineering Specialist: Proficient in inspecting, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing a diverse range of hospital equipment in accordance with Australian standards, manufacturer's recommendations, and RMH procedures.- Healthcare Project Management: Proficient in healthcare project management, with a demonstrated history of effectively overseeing initiatives such as the refurbishment of cardiac cath labs, installation of theatre lights, and implementation of patient monitoring systems in ICU settings.- Clinical Engineering Expertise: Demonstrated competence in performing independent analysis, interpretation, and conclusions related to biomedical equipment. Managed normal professional biomedical engineering tasks autonomously and accepted technical responsibility.- Technical Advisory Role: Provided valuable technical advice regarding the safety, application, evaluation, and selection of medical equipment, supporting clinical and administrative staff in making informed decisions.- Compliance and Standards: Ensured compliance with relevant Australian Standards through routine inspections and testing of medical electrical areas. Conducted acceptance testing, commissioning, and documentation of medical equipment for RMH.- Continuous Improvement: Actively contributed to the improvement of maintenance procedures and schedules, raised requisitions for spare parts, and engaged in project work. Regularly attended training courses to stay updated with industry advancements

Geelong , Australia

- Medical Devices asset management.- Performing all phases of routine and corrective service of various diagnostic, therapeutic and bio-medical equipment.- Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment (Specializing in Monitoring devices , Infusion / Syringe Pumps , Ventilators ).- Performing software/hardware upgrade as per the manufacturer modification notices.- Biomedical Engineering Project lead for Telehealth Project : Effectively involved in implementation of Tele-Health for Barwon health.- Quality Co-ordinator : Effectively managing the ISO 9001 certification of Clinical Engineering Barwon Health.

576 Swan St , Richmond

Key Responsibilities- Research and development.- Providing engineering support for the instrument testing.- Calibration of the prototype after every major or minor change to the design.- Performing fluidics and accuracy tests on the prototype.- Sourcing components from the supplier- Programming and debugging of the software.- Engineering documentation.- Testing of electro mechanical components.- Assisting with the electronic circuit design and the positioning and working of the sensors.- Creating test plans, performing tests and problem solving.- Building and development of Consumables for the instrument.

Manama , Bahrain

Key Responsibilities - Engineering service provider for the major hospitals.- Installation and maintenance of Medical Equipments ( GE Anastasia Machine , Lisa Autoclaves etc )- Product Training of GE Anastasia Delivery Machine. - Briefing the use of the equipments and safety standards to doctors and nurses.- Maintaining the log book of the detailed inspection of the equipments.- Assisted in the medical equipment planning for the hospital projects ( Bahrain International Hospital )- Short training in Sales of medical equipments.- Pre selling equipments scheduled for replacement.

Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of Engineers Australia.