Andrea Torres

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 1995 - Sept 2005

  Hospital Corpsman/2nd Class Petty Officer/BMET

  Performed inspections, service, maintenance, performance verifications, installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of BME estimating in excess of $91,300,000. Managed Test, Measuring, and Diagnostic Equipment calibration program. Investigated BME failure/incident reports, performed manufacturer recommended testing, documented performance assessments, and reported results to higher authority for review and further action which led to quality management and education reducing sentinel events. Integral part of successfully completing two full JCAHO (The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) surveys at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. Coordinated and managed system of statistical analysis to evaluate work center effectiveness and recommended process improvement which led to 35% increase of efficiency. Intuitive and analytical ability to anticipate potential equipment difficulties and implement practical solutions with strict attention identify, justify, negotiate, and communicate organizational policies, planning goals, and objectives while under periods of extreme pressure and extended operations to detail and follow through. Show less

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  Aramark/Clinical Technology Services

  Sept 2005 - May 2006

  BMET II

  Cap maintenance & repair expenses. Reduced equipment lifecycle costs. Ensured proper clinical equipment performance. Depended upon for timely service response and repair. Provided technical assistance for clinical applications. Assured that new equipment acquisitions met current and future demands

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  Navy Expeditionary Medical Support CommandNavy Expeditionary Medical Support Command

  May 2006 - Dec 2008

  BMET II

  Completes quality assurance for deployed medical equipment. Accurately keep records of various spread sheets containing vital operations, expenses, and equipment information. Compiles data and documentation to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the contractor using working technical proficiencies in Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, DMLSS (Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support Automated Information) equipment data base, and Business Objects. Receives logs, and tracks Non Conformance Reports from the contractor ensuring completeness of documentation and that there is a requirement for the material by the government. Coordinates submissions of discrepancy notice documentation Ensures proper clinical equipment performance by communicating with manufacturers to maintain correct manufacture literature as well as parts and correct testing units for material. Evaluates current test equipment for compatibility and recommends alternative replacements. Evaluates new pieces of medical equipment and assists in development of the inspection lists in equipment data base Evaluates repair parts kits for completeness and compatibility and makes recommendations to upgrade kits if required. Sample material, to ensure strict compliance with the manufacturers literature and specifications prior to packing and deployment and also keeping within federal requirements. Monitors inventory assets for compliance with 6 month preventative inspection periodicity. Show less

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  Technology In Medicine

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2011

  BMET II

  Carry out daily operations with the latest in wired and wireless communication devices, mobile and fixed workstations, and state of the art diagnostic tools. Key person in knowledge of cap costs and assuming the risk of unexpected high maintenance costs on specified equipment. Maintain, repair, and support a wide variety of medical equipment and provide all documentation required by The Joint Commission, DNV, and other accrediting bodies. Actively involved is assisting customers with the planning and selection of medical equipment, technical issues surrounding operation, and safety education Show less

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  Grove Resource Solutions, Inc.

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2012

  BMET II

  Repair and acquisition of all clinical technology, and proper management of clinical technology resources. Provide knowledgeable, timely and cost effective quality service to clinicians in a professional and responsible manner Preventive maintenance on all medical devices with extensive knowledge of biomedical test equipment. Documentation of equipment into DMLSS database Tracking medical devices in efforts to recommend/advise recalls and alerts FDA/ECRI, obsolescence notifications, replacement recommendations, user error tracking, equipment history on every device Show less