Paul Armand NGOUAMBE
Harrisonburg
Summary
Biomedical professional with wealth of experience in maintaining and servicing complex medical equipment. Known for ensuring seamless functionality of devices, which supports high standards of patient care. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, possessing advanced technical troubleshooting skills and commitment to results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Sentera
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting thorough preventive maintenance on biomedical devices.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Installed, calibrated and monitored medical devices.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
- Streamlined inventory management, maintaining accurate records of all medical equipment repairs and replacements.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
Head of Biomedical Equipment Department
Ministry of Public Health
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product performance and reported findings to management team.
- Reviewed literature from manufacturers to stay up-to-date on emerging technologies in the field.
- Created user manuals detailing proper use of biomedical instruments by staff members.
- Developed protocols for testing new models of biomedical equipment before they are put into service.
- Performed preventative maintenance on biomedical equipment and devices.
- Repaired defective components within complex electronic assemblies such as circuit boards.
- Provided technical support to clinical staff regarding operation of medical equipment and devices.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications that could improve functionality or efficiency in existing biomedical systems.
- Troubleshot technical problems, malfunctions, or faults with medical equipment and devices.
- Provided training sessions to clinical staff on the proper use of newly installed medical instruments.
Head of Maintenance Unit
MIFI District Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Assessed the cost-effectiveness of proposed repairs or replacements before authorizing any action.
- Ensured that all maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations and safety policies.
- Advised staff on best methods for utilizing existing resources efficiently while minimizing downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Ordered spare parts and materials required for carrying out maintenance tasks.
- Monitored the performance of maintenance operations, identified areas for improvement and implemented corrective measures.
- Developed and maintained preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment operation.
Biomedical Engineer
Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Reviewed and tested biomedical equipment for accuracy, reliability, and compatibility with other components.
- Conducted research on new materials for use in biomedical engineering applications.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain necessary parts for repair work.
- Organized project teams for developing new biomedical technology initiatives.
- Assisted in the installation of medical equipment at client sites.
- Designed experiments to test the performance of medical instruments and systems.
- Collaborated with other engineers, scientists, and technicians to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Evaluated biomedical equipment to assess safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Universite Des Montagnes
07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Accra University of Ghana
06-2014
High School Diploma -
Government Technical High School
06-2011
GED -
Government Technical College
06-2005
Skills
- Biomedical equipment maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Medical device repair
- Installations and repairs
- Equipment calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Preventative maintenance
- User manual creation
- Equipment testing protocols
- Customer complaint resolution
- Project management
- Technical support
- MS office
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Collaboration with teams
Languages
English
Professional
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Sentera
01.2025 - Current
Head of Biomedical Equipment Department
Ministry of Public Health
01.2021 - 07.2024
Head of Maintenance Unit
MIFI District Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2020
Biomedical Engineer
Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Accra University of Ghana
GED -
Government Technical College
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Universite Des Montagnes
High School Diploma -
Government Technical High School
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