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Leah M. McCoy

Leah M. McCoy

Bethlehem

Summary

Accomplished Senior Biomedical Technician with expertise in equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance at Trinity Health. Proven track record in troubleshooting complex systems, enhancing workflow efficiency, and mentoring junior technicians. Adept at customer relationship management, ensuring optimal performance and safety of medical devices. Successfully managed inventory, reducing downtime by 20%.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Biomedical Technician

Trinity Health
Athens
10.2021 - 08.2025
  • Maintained and repaired medical equipment according to established protocols.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
  • Assisted in training junior technicians on proper equipment handling and repairs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare staff to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions effectively.
  • Documented service records and maintenance logs for compliance and audits.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in the lab.
  • Managed inventory of biomedical supplies, ensuring availability for operations.
  • Supported regulatory compliance by adhering to safety standards and procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer relations.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on medical devices to reduce downtime.
  • Created detailed documentation of repairs, calibrations, installations, or other activities performed on medical equipment.
  • Assisted with the installation of new medical systems and ensured proper connection to hospital networks.
  • Conducted quality control tests on newly installed or serviced biomedical systems.
  • Ordered parts for repairs and maintained inventory records for all components used in repairs.
  • Maintained, troubleshot and repaired biomedical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to junior technicians in the repair of biomedical equipment.
  • Served as a liaison between customers, vendors, engineers, and other departments when resolving customer issues.
  • Evaluated biomedical equipment to assess safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintained database containing experimental designs, parameters and data obtained from tests experiments.
  • Executed data acquisition techniques, boosting resolution of data collected for analysis.

Biomedical Field Service Technician

CE-TECH / Baptist Health Systems
Athens
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
  • Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
  • Inspect and test malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
  • Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
  • Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
  • Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
  • Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
  • Solder loose connections, using soldering iron.
  • Explain or demonstrate correct operation or preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
  • Evaluate technical specifications to identify equipment or systems best suited for intended use and possible purchase, based on specifications, user needs, or technical requirements.
  • Research catalogs or repair part lists to locate sources for repair parts, requisitioning parts and recording their receipt.
  • Supervise or advise subordinate personnel.
  • Drive and Maintain Company owned Vehicle.
  • Was responsible for preventive maintenance and advanced repairs for over 1200 pieces of medical equipment.

Equipment Advanced Technician

Hill-ROM INC
10.2009 - 04.2017
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment for patient safety and functionality.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure effective equipment usage.
  • Conducted routine inspections and repairs on biomedical devices and systems.
  • Trained staff on proper operation of advanced medical technology.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues with equipment in clinical settings.
  • Documented service records and maintenance logs for compliance purposes.
  • Implemented quality control measures to enhance equipment performance standards.
  • Provided technical support during installations of new medical devices in facilities.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Owner

The Pottery Pitt
08.2006 - 10.2009
  • I taught ceramics and clay hand building to Autistic children and community service centers. Poured slip into molds and created green ware and bisque for local fire and glaze companies.

Biomedical Equipment Technician II

ARAMARK
04.2000 - 08.2005
  • A majority of my time was spent working on Life support equipment which leaves little to no margin of error.
  • Responsible for equipment at a variety of locations around the Richmond metro area.
  • Responsible for a variety of clerical reports, billing, on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • I reported directly to the team lead, and was responsible to provide our new Biomed techs with training.
  • In the regular performing of my duties I was able to travel to a variety of states to help accomplish our mission.
  • As a requirement of the job, I secured a required biomedical certification exam.
  • I am DOT certified for driving freight liner trucks.

Biomedical Technician

PRIEMER
04.1998 - 04.2000
  • I was responsible for the Preventive maintenance and repairs of infusion pumps, Laboratory equipment, or surgical lasers, CO2, Nd:YAG and ARAGON and off site eye center slip lamps and DIODE lasers.
  • I pulled on call Friday to Friday once a month.
  • Made daily rounds to all department of the hospital and helped out in other areas when needed.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all general medical equipment used in a hospital setting.
  • Patient monitors, BP monitors, Temp probe monitors, exam lights, CPMs and SPO2 monitors.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Digital Technology, Biomed Certification Seminar,

ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
VA Beach VA
06-1999

Skills

  • Networking
  • Clerical data entry
  • Driving
  • Team lead
  • Advanced training with ventilators
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairs
  • Customer services
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Customer relationship management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Biomedical Technician

Trinity Health
10.2021 - 08.2025

Biomedical Field Service Technician

CE-TECH / Baptist Health Systems
02.2018 - 10.2021

Equipment Advanced Technician

Hill-ROM INC
10.2009 - 04.2017

Owner

The Pottery Pitt
08.2006 - 10.2009

Biomedical Equipment Technician II

ARAMARK
04.2000 - 08.2005

Biomedical Technician

PRIEMER
04.1998 - 04.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Digital Technology, Biomed Certification Seminar,

ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Leah M. McCoy