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Arnold L. Smith

Employment History 12/27/2010 – Present Aspen Consultants LLC

United States Army Medical Materiel Center, Europe (USAMMCE),Pirmasens Armed Forces Overseas Germany Supervisor: Petra Waller-015209298552 Salary: per year Hours per week: 40

Lead Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician III

Duties: Serves as a Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician III for Aspen Consultants at USAMMCE, Clinical Engineering Division, (CED). Performs as a Biomedical technician and liaison between CED, United States Army Medical Material Agency, (USAMMA) and Aspen Consultants in all matters associated with the work performance and administrative issues of the US Army Medical Command Reset and Recapitalization Program. Uses practical and in-depth knowledgeable of Department of the Army (DA) programs such as Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) and specifically the Reset Management Program by preparing reports for the Pentagon, USAMMCE and USAMMA on recapitalized equipment backlogs, completions, shipped locations, cost, and issues. Updates SFRM Database and performs Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) inspections on repairs, services, Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and documentation performed by subordinate employees. Reviews, QC, and updates equipment databases while also providing critical data for reporting. Establishes sequence and timing for complex reset and recapitalization projects for medical units. Identifies equipment and material needs, prepares cost estimates if required, conducts tests, collects and reduces data, and ensures data are within expected parameters. Ensures maintenance data is documented, reports are completed, and historical files are kept in accordance with certification requirements of governing agencies. Supervise the daily work performance of three Biomedical Equipment Technicians. Performs, evaluates, maintain, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and test medical electronic equipment/systems and the Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) used at all levels of Army Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Provide logistical support by receiving, inventorying, packing, shipping and conducting movement of equipment with military heavy equipment. Reviews New Item Requests (NIR) and researches part information with manufactures regarding medical equipment and repair parts to insure all data is accurate and complete before approving for items to be cataloged and purchased. Recommends part sourcing strategy requests for Electronic Catalog (ECAT) and Medical Master Catalog (MMC).

12/11/2010-12/26/2010 Unemployed 17 Halcyon Drive New Castle, Delaware 19720 USAUnemployed

12/11/2006 – 12/10/2010 Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) United States Army Medical Materiel Center, Europe Pirmasens Armed Forces Overseas Germany Supervisor: David W. Alyea - 495-7161; Contact: Yes Pay Grade: GS - 0856 - 9 Salary: $42,343.00 per year Hours per week: 40

Electronics Technician (Biomedical) Duties: Serves as an Electronics Technician (Biomedical) for the US Department of

State at USAMMCE, Operation Provide Hope, Humanitarian Assistance Program, (HAP). Performs assessments of Hospitals and specialty clinics for medical equipment needs by identifying areas with medical equipment issues. Formulate and develop policies and procedures to establish production goals to accomplish work projects and present findings to people with a diverse knowledge regarding technical matters when appropriate. Possesses knowledge of medical instrumentation application, safety restraints and design, biophysical measurements, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Inspects biomedical equipment to ensure recall/warning/alert corrective actions have been performed. Develops procedures and techniques to accomplish work. Applies experienced judgment in determining when supervisory assistance is required to resolve particularly unusual or controversial problems. Inspects, installs, test, evaluates, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies and calibrates to manufacture specifications, an array of biomedical equipment and equipment systems used in patient diagnosis and treatment, used in the Newly Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union. Supervised junior technician during missions and managed workloads. Assure operational readiness of all medical equipment and systems prior to and after installation. Prepares Equipment Deficiency Reports for review by US Ambassador, Ministers of Health and Hospital directors. Advised section chiefs on all critical care and diagnostic medical equipment issues. Organized, prepared and conducted training on all ultrasound and radiographic equipment deployed to the NIS of the former Soviet Union. Serves as Lead Biomedical Technician during Phase III operations in former Soviet Union countries. Coordinates HAP’s biomedical resources with manufactures, medical facilities directors, clinical staff and country dignitaries when necessary in performing installations, repairs, training and resolving emergency situations with medical equipment.

11/19/2005 – 12/10/2006 Army & Air Force Exchange Services, Europe Patrick Henry Village Shoppette, Heidelberg, Germany Supervisor: Terrell Johnson 06221793691; Contact: Yes Salary: $1,200.00 per month Hours per week: 30 to 40

Store Worker

Duties: Served as a Store Worker

11/1/2005 – 11/18/2005 Unemployed 17 Halcyon Drive New Castle, Delaware 19720 USA

10/20/2003 - 10/31/2005 General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri United States Supervisor: Christopher Gidula 573-596-0482; Contact: Yes Salary: $4,400.00 per month Hours per week: 40

Equipment Management & Services Branch Supervisor

Duties: Supervised Equipment Management and Services Branch (EMB) medical maintenance operations for an 75 in-patient bed hospital, five satellite dental clinics, two veterinary activities, combined troop medical clinic, two military entrance processing stations and 10 National Guards units within a two-state support area including the entire equipment budget associated with the Equipment Management and Services Branch; Overseen operations by utilizing the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) System, Business Objects and all the relative modules. Captured all maintenance data and forward to Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA). Monitors and improves work processes within EMB and property management properly documents processes in accordance with the Integrated Management Division. Prepared reports on Process Improvement and all findings and issues to the Environment of Care Team and Patient Safety committee. Calculates metrics from the EMB shop performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; analyzes metrics to determine shop efficiency adjusts processes and procedures as needed to meet performance objectives. Monitors supply section to assure lawful purchases and correct

reconciliation of credit card is being completed. Prepares reports for the Resource Management Division (RMD) to ensure costs are accurately charged to the correct branch. Determines maintenance service cycles from the operator through the wholesale level and review pre-acquisition Integrated Logistics Support Analysis documentation by possessing a comprehensive, intensive and practical knowledge of acquisition life cycle model with the experience and expertise required. Identifies equipment and material needs, prepares cost estimates if required, conducts tests, collects and reduces data, and ensures data are within expected parameters. Responsible for the accountability and acquisition of all medical and non-medical equipment. Overseen all equipment installations and networking or LAN integration for compatibility with existing utilities. Applies a range of concepts, practices and regulation polices and precedents in order to provide comprehensive advisory and technical services when recommending appropriate solutions to resolve complex problems related to contracts, equipment maintenance, safety and acquisitions. Monitor and identify high biomedical equipment maintenance cost items which impact clinical care. Managed the Hospital replacement program of medical equipment because of old age or advancements in technologies; developed and maintain customer surveys and results from customer assistance visits; prepared all statements of work for annual and one time service contracts valued over $380,000 and a combined budget over $750.000; accounted for, processed and performed necessary actions on 427 medical material quality control directives (Safety Alerts) for medical equipment used within the facility; monitors and improves property management and EMB management performance is adhering to maintenance policies and established guidelines by federal, state, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI), original manufactures literature and the Health Care Facilities handbook. Assists Shop Foreman with work order assignment to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates and conducts counseling with subordinates as appropriate and on a scheduled basis. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Trains division employees and ensures career development plans are mapped for each employee, military and civilian. Prepares instruction and conducts training of procedures, techniques, and methods of operations, testing and calibrating medical systems and test measurement diagnostic equipment for staff personnel. Determine and assess the mission capability rating of equipment. Ensures maintenance data is documented, reports are completed, and historical files are kept in accordance with certification requirements of governing agencies. Submit medical material deficiency reports as required within regulatory timelines. Supervised seven military and five civilian personnel.

08/21/2000 - 10/19/2003 Fort Sam Houston, Texas United States 147th Medical Logistics Battalion Supervisor: Mr. James Barkley 011496221172514; Contact: Yes Salary: $4,220.00 per month Hours per week: 40

Logistical Support Operations Officer

Duties: Served as the Logistical Support Operations Officer for a theatre-level medical logistics battalion. Responsible for representing the Battalion's Commander with issues dealing with Class VIII medical supply, biomedical equipment services, optical fabrication and blood management support to III Corps medical units, divisions and COSCOM units located throughout the United States, Central and South America. Conducted liaison with Battalion staff, FORSCOM, III Corps, G3 Current Operations Surgeons Cell, United States Army Medical Material Center Europe (USAMMCE), United States Army Medical Material Agency (USAMMA), 1st Medical Brigade and other Logistical support agencies as needed. Briefed S3 and Commander on all external missions and there requirements. Perform special studies, collect, analyze, interpret information and develop recommendations to resolve deficiencies. Researched regulations, guidelines, policies, directives, and reports of outside agencies all over the world when receiving medical logistic support from the battalion. Represented the command at appropriate meetings, conferences, and briefings. Participated in the development and execution of Memorandum of Instructions (MOI) for the battalion to

include ceremonies, programs, and training events. Trains employees on new or updated processes. Provides training to Medical Skills Readiness (MSR) Soldiers or temporary employees, provides refresher training as required. Coordinated, schedules, and staffs necessary actions internally and with other commands, directorates and tenant units/ organizations. Explains recommendations for changes in plans, and the necessity for key actions proposed. Ensures that other directorates and units prepare and review their plans or respective portion of the overall plan. Maintained contact with operating officials, unit representatives, and other personnel to ensure understanding, and to identify as well as eliminate problems. Provides advice and assistance to other organizations and units prior to, and during various planning phases. Prepares decision papers, gives oral presentations and briefings as necessary. Ensures that plans are disseminated. Presents, finalizes, and executes plans after approval by the supervisor. Evaluates activities and prepares after action review and analysis report. Continuously reviews, updates, and alters plans with respect to changing requirements, situations, resources, and other constraints. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks (e.g., filing, statistics reports, operating office automation equipment, etc.) associated with the assignments. Coordinated the battalion’s participation with joint forces exercises and operations Golden Warrior, Thailand, Nobel Eagle, Bosnia and Kosovo, MEDDEX 2003, Japan, Bright Star, Egypt, Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Arranged for all logistical support needed for deploying soldiers and the units that they would be supporting within the theater to include transportation, communication, food, medical supplies and medical equipment repair parts. Conducted liaisons for all external assigned missions, exercises, training, tasking, contingencies and operations. Responsible for representing the S3 and Commander during on-going external operations, war-trace workshops and exercise planning conferences.

Received the Department of Defense Deployment of Excellence Award for directly leading a NCO lead staffing and execution of exercise Bright Star 2002, Cairo, Egypt.

05/01/2000 - 08/20/2000 California Medical Detachment Presidio of Monterey, California Supervisor: Louise Vander pool - unknown; Contact: Yes Salary: $3,460.00 per month

Medical Maintenance Technician and Manager

Duties: Established, operates and automation within a standalone working medical maintenance repair facility for the California Medical Detachment; responsible for coordinating direct, general and depot level medical equipment maintenance support for 14 medical, dental and veterinary clinics to include three military in-processing stations for all of California and Nevada; monitored, updated and queried equipment database; managed test measurement and diagnostic equipment valued in excess of $125,000.00; performed evaluations, networking, installations, de-installations, maintenance, diagnoses, preventive maintenance, safety inspections, calibration and repairs on medical equipment and systems to include; Radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment, ultrasounds, infusion pumps, sterilizers, defibrillator analyzers, optical units and dental equipment; served as technical advisor to hand receipt holders, physicians and clinical facility staff regarding technical reviews of new equipment consideration needs, environment, network requirements, quality, maintainability, suitability purchase, equipment operation, operator maintenance and life cycle care of all equipment under the consideration of purchase and the projected replacement for obsolete medical equipment.

11/02/1999 – 04/30/2000 Fort Sam Houston, Texas United States 147th Medical Logistics Battalion Supervisor: Mr. Harold Howe 210-916-4200 Contact: Yes Salary: $4,220.00 per month Hours per week: 40

Medical Maintenance Supervisor

Duties: Responsible for coordinating direct, medical equipment maintenance support for III Corps medical units, divisions and COSCOM units located throughout the United States, Central and South America. Served as supervisor for 23 technicians

06/01/1999 - 11/01/1999 USA Medical Material Center Europe Pirmasens Armed Forces Overseas Germany Supervisor: CW4 James Barkley 011496221172514; Contact: Yes Salary: $3,460.00 per month Hours per week: 40

Shop Supervisor Duties: Responsible for coordinating direct, general and depot level medical equipment maintenance support throughout the U.S. European Command, NATO Military Forces, Southwest Asia, and North Africa; supervised a staff of 23 military and 9 local national employees; performed quality assurance checks and surveys; Assisted with the preparation of Humanitarian Assistance missions by executing liaisons between the medical maintenance activity and the Humanitarian Assistance officer on the progress of repairs with medical equipment and parts. Demonstrates knowledge and experience is used when researching International Standards Organization (ISO) certification requirements and ensuring compliance. Monitored, updated and queried equipment databases; assisted in managing a budget of $460,000.00 and property valued in excess of $1,000.000.00; assist division Chief in managing and coordinating shop operations for the Clinical Engineering Division of the United States Army Medical Materiel Management Center – Europe (USAMMCE). Serves as an adviser to the division Chief for special projects involving the installation, service and repair of highly complex medical equipment and systems as well as technical advisor to units regarding technical reviews of new equipment considering needs, environment, available facilities, network requirements, quality, repair ability, purchase, etc., and overall life cycle management. Subsequently, provides advice and assistance in equipment selection application, care, and operation; and advises prospective users on maintainability, suitability, and adaptability of equipment to the users' site. Coordinated Temporary Duty (TDY) maintenance missions to supported medical treatment facilities to perform depot level calibration services on anesthesia, audiometer and optical equipment throughout six countries within USAREUR. Coordinates training for technicians with manufacturers on new equipment fielded to medical units and coordinates sustainment training for technicians from medical units from supported units at USAMMCE. Submits data required for National Stock Number (NSN) assignment to system analysts for inclusion in the Maintenance Master Data Files (MMDF). Ensures MMDF’s are pushed down to supported customers LIS as new equipment is added to the MMDF. The work effects overall patient care medical facility readiness of medical equipment throughout USAMMCE AND European Command (EUCOM). Insured military personnel are technically and tactically proficient in all their assigned tasks.

08/02/1995 - 05/31/1999 USA Medical Activity Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany Supervisor: Mr. Wayne Smith 011496227172746 Contact: Yes Salary: $3,460.00 per month Hours per week: 40

Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician

Responsible for the installation, preventive maintenance, calibration and repair of medical equipment for 14 satellite medical, dental, and veterinary clinics throughout Germany. Served as supervisor for 3 biomedical Technicians.

07/01/1989 - 08/01/1995 Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC Supervisor: Roy Leake

Senior Biomedical Technician

Responsible for the evaluates and installs sophisticated/complex medical equipment and systems to include standalone equipment and components that contain integrated circuitry and/or micro-processed three phase X-ray apparatus, ultrasound scanners,

surgical lasers, physiological monitoring systems, proprietary local area networks, computed radiography (digital imagery), tele-radiography, tele-maintenance and integrated/networked systems. Set up and installed new medical patient care equipment systems. Inspected work and services performed by on-site commercial vendors for acceptable work in light of contract and original manufacturer's specifications before payment is made for services. Communicated with clinical staff as necessary to provide assistance and in-service training, setup, calibration, operation, and application of new and existing patient care equipment. Provided technical training, assistance, and guidance to lower-graded technicians. Determined schedule of preventive maintenance and formulated methods and techniques to perform all maintenance, identifying what needs to be checked on the equipment; assure operational integrity and safety according to manufacturer's specifications on instrumentation and medical equipment; trouble-shoot systems to determine nature and extent of repairs required. Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhaul, and surveillance testing of electronic components, medical equipment and systems, and modifications based on official guidance. Conducted preventive maintenance checks and service inspections of medical equipment to include visual inspections, operational checks, electrical safety inspections, calibration, and verification performance. Operated a wide variety of test measurement and diagnostic equipment to include invasive and non-invasive radiographic/fluoroscopic energy devices, electrical leakage current testers, defibrillator analyzers, infusion pump testers, and ventilator testers. Prepares written reports on property book concerning equipment listed accuracy and completeness of all information to be verified and true. Prepares instructions on the procedures, techniques and methods of operations for TMDE. Orders spare parts and accessories as necessary to perform repair functions. Documented the extent and cost of repairs.

06/01/1988 – 06/30/1989 Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Washington, D.C. Supervisor: Major Lawrence Harris Salary: $2,800.00 per month Hours per week: 40

Medical Equipment Manager

Duties: Managed the care and maintenance of over 150,000 pieces of medical equipment in 2 separate research facilities. Established and maintained maintenance contracts valued over 1.8 million dollars. Served as technical advisor to hand receipt holders, researchers and facility staff regarding technical reviews of new equipment consideration needs, environment, network requirements, quality, maintainability, suitability purchase, equipment operation, investigates, evaluates, interprets collected information to determine if incidents warrants biomedical equipment replacement, modification or user training. Reviews operator maintenance and life cycle care of all equipment under the consideration of purchase and the projected replacement for obsolete medical equipment.

08/31/1985 – 05/31/1988 US Army Health Clinic Fort McPherson, Georgia Supervisor: Mr. Ronald Nelson Salary: $2,750.00 per month Hours per week: 40

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Duties: Performed evaluations, networking, installations, de-installations, maintenance, diagnoses, preventive maintenance, safety inspections, calibration and repairs on medical equipment and systems to include; Radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment, ultrasounds, infusion pumps, sterilizers, defibrillator analyzers, optical units and dental equipment valued over 5 million dollars; served as technical advisor to hand receipt holders, physicians and clinical facility staff regarding technical reviews of new equipment consideration needs, environment, network requirements, quality, maintainability, suitability purchase, equipment operation, operator maintenance 5 million dollars.

12/09/1984 – 08/30/1985 Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center Aurora Colorado

Biomedical Equipment Repairer (Student)

Duties: Student of the Biomedical Equipment Repairer course (Advanced)

12/08/1981 - 12/ 08/1984 98th General Hospital Nurnberg, Germany Supervisor: Mr. William Carroll

Biomedical Equipment Repairer

Duties: Performed evaluations, networking, installations, de-installations, maintenance, diagnoses, preventive maintenance, safety inspections, calibration and repairs on medical equipment and systems to include; Radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment, ultrasounds, infusion pumps, sterilizers, defibrillator analyzers, optical units and dental equipment at over 10 clinics throughout the Bavarian support area.

04/19/80 -12/07/1981 Greggo and Ferrara Construction Company New Castle, Delaware

Laborer

Any duties assigned.

11/02/79 – 04/18/80 Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center Aurora Colorado

Biomedical Equipment Repairer (Student)

Duties: Student of the Biomedical Equipment Repairer course (Basic)

Education College/University 06/01/1979 - 06/01/1993 Regis University Denver, Colorado United States Degree: Associates in Applied Sciences - Major: Electronics Semester Hours: 66

Additional Information

" Basic and Advanced Biomedical Equipment Repairer Course, United States Army Medical Equipment and Optical School (USAMEOS), Aurora Colorado

" Basic and Advanced Leadership training Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

" Medical X-Ray Survey Techniques Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

" Basic Radiation Health Compliance Testing, USAMEOS, Aurora, Colorado

" Ultrasound Technology Course, USAMEOS, Aurora, Colorado " Phillips Medical Polydorus generator X-Ray Course, Eindhoven , Holland

" Equal Opportunity Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

" MRI and PACS Operation and Theory DITECH Institute, South Beach, Ohio

" CritiKon In-house Vital signs monitoring course, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC

" Hill-Rom Advantage Patient Bed Course, Walter Reed Army Medical Center,

Washington, DC

" General Electric Magnetic Resonance Imaging Course, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC " ACCUSON Ultrasound Course, Baltimore, MD

" Patient Archiving System, DITECH Institute Ohio " Mammography Theory, DITECH Institute, Ohio

" Ultrasound Technology Course, Aurora Colorado

" Supervisor Development Course, Ft Eustis, VA

References Available upon request