Kurt Fredericks

Experience

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  Khulula Technology

  Mar 2006 - Jul 2007

  Technician

  Repair, maintain and install multi-room audio systems, TV distribution, small office data cabling, home ventilation systems and domestic alarm systems

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  Waikato District Health Board

  Nov 2007 - Jul 2017

  • Oversee day to day activities of the Biomedical Engineering Department in order to provide an efficient and high quality service to Waikato Hospital and rural Campuses• Review of asset records, area allocations and test scripts in biomedical engineering Database and provide feedback.• Act as point of contact between Biomedical Engineering and Information services• Provide effective, efficient and ongoing process of quality improvement. Engage with stakeholders and provide feedback to ensure their needs and concerns are resolved in a timely manner• Perform routine and planned maintenance on various medical equipment within Waikato DHB as required• Provide support and in-house training to colleagues i.e. Monitoring Systems, infusion pumps, software applications• Provide user training and support for Software applications used with medical equipment• Review and provide feedback on new equipment trialled for use in Waikato DHB. • Participate in On call and after hours support Show less

  • Team Leader

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Biomedical Technician

    Nov 2007 - Aug 2015
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  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

  Jul 2017 - now

  Manager Health Technology Operations

  • Responsible for the overall management and service delivery of Biomedical Engineering Services.• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies for Biomedical Engineering services to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency of service delivery.• Provide technical advice and develop partnership with clinical users of Biomedical Engineering Services.• To work in partnership and under the national/regional framework for the service to ensure there is optimal collaboration and cooperation with other District health Boards. • Responsible for ensuring Waikato DHB meets all legal and legislative requirements/compliance regarding testing and use of clinical and medical equipment. • In partnership with service users: ensure BME services are delivered in accordance with agreed services levels, legislative and compliance requirements and contribute to the cohesive functioning and operations of Waikato DHB.• Manage, monitor and mitigate organisational risks for medical and clinical equipment.• To contribute collaboratively on national and regional projects.• To provide oversight and support for all clinical equipment and service contract management. Show less