Biomedical Project Engineer
HCM - Healthcare Consulting & Management
Total years of experience :14 years, 6 months
Details
I coordinate the process of installation, testing and commissioning of the Medical Equipment in the Clinical Lab Department of Sidra Medical and Research Centre for the Medical Equipment Main Contractor.
Activities have also included support in preparation of technical and clinical compliance/specification requirements for laboratory equipment for the tender documents.
Skills acquired
I learned how pre-installation requirements of medical equipment have to be inspected on construction site. I learned how to read, interpret and comment construction documents and shop drawings and how to integrate in a project electrical, mechanical, structural and clinical requirements for installation of medical devices.
I attended coordination meetings with MEP engineers, designers and construction company representatives in order to face the critical issues for the completion of the assigned areas of the Clinical Lab Department and to maintain and manage the critical path schedule as per installation plans.
I learned how to ensure that all medical equipment within the assigned area should operate in accordance to respective standards for safety and compliance. I learned how to deal with customers, manufacturers and suppliers.
Details
Co-responsible of technical support and servicing of radiotherapy cancer treatment systems (Tomotherapy, Accuray Ltd) installed in St. Raffaele Hospital (Milano-Italy) and in Civili Hospital (Brescia-Italy). Activities include the evaluation of the safety, efficiency and also effectiveness of the systems through planned and corrective maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, tool management, quality control of Tomotherapy systems.
Skills acquired
Hands-on experience with hand and power tools, measuring devices, electronic test equipment, knowledge of manufacturers manuals, troubleshooting techniques, RF power generation, water systems, computer hardware, software and networking. Communication skills and a solid understanding of good customer care. The ability to work as part of a team made up of medical professionals.
Details
Technical-scientific information and promotion of medical devices for pain therapy in skeletal muscle, tendon and bone pathologies. Assessment of clinical researches. Scientific support to the medical devices sale channel. Interaction through meetings and liaison with local, regional and national orthopedic, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists (both public and private sector).
Skills acquired
Knowledge of the market of medical devices and of the healthcare environment. Communication skills for dealing with customers at all levels. Ability to prioritise workloads and plan effectively. Budgetary skills.
Master Degree in Biomedical Engineering (Biological Systems oriented), Politecnico University of Milan. Dissertation about Haemodialysis. Title of thesys: "Investigation into eziopathogenesis of intradialytic hypotension". Main exams: - Fluid Mechanics - Mechanics of Materials - Biomechanics - Bio-electromagnetic interactions - Bio-Materials properties - Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems - Biomedical Signals - Biorganic Chemistry - Biomedical Instrument I and II - Radioprotection - Physiology
Certificate of Science-oriented High School, "Vito Romano" Piazza Armerina