16406 SW 20th Street Miramar FL, 33027

714-293-0259 , thomasarthur905@yahoo.com

Arthur ThomasObjective To continue working in the field of Clinical Equipment Technology as a

District or Regional Manager. This position should be challenging and rewarding and have an opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement.

Experience Sep 2011 - Current Aramark Healthcare Technology Miami, FLSr. Technology Manager (Interim District Manager), Jackson Health Systems Responsible for Jackson Health Systems’ Clinical Engineering

Program. This includes overall planning, direction and control of assigned components within the Health Systems. As the Senior Technology Manager and Interim District Manager, my focus is on strategic operations of the department while delegating routine program daily operations. I am responsible for aligning with the client’s and Aramark Healthcare Technology mission, vision, and objectives. In addition to ensuring fiscal and managerial compliance is executed at all times and develops talented and engaged workforce. I manager 30 biomedical technicians and imaging engineers daily. My responsibilities also includes: Providing leadership, guidance, and motivation to Technology Managers and Supervisors, and hourly workers. In this position, I must interact with the client Senior Leadership and Management staff at all locations within the Health Systems. I provide effective and timely management over the contract administration process, including but not limited to amendments, and contract extensions. Providing sales growth, and assist with the development of new business financial, and operating plans. Manage all facets of Aramark and the health systems departmental budget and financial reporting processes

2005-Sep 2011 Philips Healthcare Orange, CaliforniaMulti-Vendor Area Manager/Director Clinical Engineer, University of California, Irvine (UCI). Manage the overall operation of the Clinical Engineering Department

at the University Of California Irvine Medical Center which is a 400 Bed Hospital in Orange, California. I am responsible for managing several Philips Imaging and Biomedical accounts in Southern California, supervise field service engineers, biomedical equipment technicians and support for staff contractors. In addition, I manage all aspect of service delivery Philips Multi-Vendor accounts in southern California. These services include, but not limited to; imaging equipment, biomedical equipment, and laboratory and service contracts. I also set priorities and schedules for service actions and assign responsibilities to personnel accordingly, while providing follow-up to ensure service quality, customer satisfaction, and contract compliance. I serve as a member of the hospital’s Environmental of Care Committee, Equipment Selection Committee,

Facility New Hospital Planning Committee, and other committees as requested by UCI Staff and Philips customers in Southern California. Participate in hospital director’s counsel and departmental meetings as a technical advisor. Maintain awareness of policies and procedures for UCI and Philips Health Care Programs, State, and Federal regulations to insure facility readiness for State and Joint Commission inspections with respects to maintenance. Implement and manage equipment management program.

May 2004- Dec 2005 Aramark Clinical Technology Services New Orleans, LouisianaSenior Clinical Engineering Manager, Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, Louisiana

Managed the Operations of the Clinical Engineering Department. While providing supervision to technicians for the repair and maintenance of the medical equipment within Touro Infirmary. In addition, I developed and managed a maintenance program that lowered the overall annual maintenance cost, increased equipment life cycles and delivered the highest level of customer service in the Clinical Engineering Department. I was also responsible for the daily operation of the department including but not limited to; expenditures, contract management, researching alternate resources for services, parts and supplies. I analyzed the department’s budget to identify budget needs and reduction. Recruited, hired and conducted training to all personnel within my department. Performed annual performance appraisals and coaching to increase their personal performances. I also executed all personnel actions with policies in accord with fair labor practices. Implemented the compliance of Joint Commission on accreditation of Healthcare Organization and State Inspections.

Oct 2002 – May 2004 Aramark Clinical Technology Services Chicago, Illinois

Director, Biomedical Engineering/Telecommunications, Lincoln Park Hospital Chicago, Illinois

Managed the activities of the Biomedical Engineering and Telecommunications Departments to ensure that consistent service is provided to Lincoln Park Hospital. I supervised and coordinated the Biomedical Equipment/Telecommunication Technicians engaged in maintenance, repairs and calibration of biomedical and telecommunications equipment used in the medical facility. Utilized knowledge of computer, graphics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and other related technologies. Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and reductions and allocated operating budgets funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job order to employees. Analyzes and resolves work problems, and or assists employees in solving work problems. Recruit, hire, train staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.

Feb 2001 – Oct 2002 Aramark Clinical Technology Services Hamilton, New JerseyDirector, Clinical Engineering, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, New Jersey.

My major responsibilities as the Director of Clinical Engineering at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital were to oversee the operations of the Clinical Engineering Department for the purpose of providing a quality cost effective program that met and exceeded the customer’s quality and financial expectations. I provided the customer with an aggressive Equipment Maintenance Program that lowered their annual maintenance cost, increased equipment life cycles and above all provided the highest level of customer service. I developed a positive customer relationship that fostered that account to become a tour and reference for the company.

Oct 1998-Feb 2001 Healthcare Technology Association. New York, New York

Director, Biomedical Services, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.

Provided direction and supervision of technicians, maintained productivity standards relative to staffing evaluate functions and internal processes with the department and implemented work and redesigned changes. Recruited, hired and conducted training of all personnel, performed annual performance appraisals and counseling, execute all personnel actions within policy and in accordance with fair labor practice. Implemented the compliance of the Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organization. I was also the Coordinator for the Biomedical Engineering Y2k Program.

1980 – 1998 (Summary) Director, Biomedical Services (Novare), Mary Washington

Hospital, VA and St Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware (1996-1998). Managed the overall operations of the Biomedical Services Department of a 350 Bed Hospital. This position required me to direct significant department staff education that enhanced staff knowledge and customer service. I served as the primary interface with external vendors with regards to the procurement, maintenance, and warranty of all patients’ related devices. This position required me to have the knowledge of both the clinical and technical aspect of biomedical equipment. I also was responsible for the management of the budget, with the authority and responsibility to make necessary department decisions.

Asset Manager (Novare), Jersey Shore Medical Center, New JerseyOversaw the operation of the Clinical Engineering Department for a 650 Bed Regional Trauma Center, for the purpose of providing a quality cost effective program that met and exceeded the customer’s quality and financial expectation. Responsibilities included but not limited to; profit and risk management, awaiting parts and repair management, financial tracking, quality improvement and managing all aspect of 1.7 million dollars revenue account.

Working Manager (Service Master), St, Mary & Stuart Circle

Hospital Richmond, Virginia (1995-1996)Responsible for independently performing repairs, calibration of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Equipment. Performed repair and preventive maintenance of biomedical equipment that also included off site repairs at surrounding hospitals and clinics.

Biomedical and Facility Manager; U.S. Air Force, Randolph air Force Base, TX and Armstrong Laboratory, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas.Provided comprehensive biomedical maintenance support to the largest clinic in the U.S. Air Force within the United States. Service included preventative and corrective maintenance at all levels of all departments. Provided primary support for Laboratories, Nursing Services, Physical Therapy, and provided back up for Imaging. Responsible for the overall maintenance and calibration of medical, dental and research equipment throughout the Armstrong Laboratory. Provided clinical and research equipment maintenance and management service for a medical research laboratory. Conducted on-going evaluation of the quality of unique laboratory equipment to ensure continuous operation and facilitated support for every department. Trained newly assigned personnel on repair, calibration and maintenance on Laboratory, Diagnostic and X-ray Equipment.

Education B.A., Business Administration University of Phoenix Costa Mesa,

California Imaging for Manager, Aramark Technology Center, Charlotte, NC,

August 2004Service Master Manager Academy, Downer Grove, IL May 2002Fundamentals of Servicing Diagnostic Imaging System, Diagnostics

Technical Education Center, Beachwood, Ohio, April 1995Facility Management School, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX 1992Air Force Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Kirtland Air Force

Base, New Mexico, November 1992Western New England College, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, School

of Business Administration , 1984 – 1987Community College of the Air Force, Associate Degree in Applied

Science, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, May 1981Biomedical Equipment Maintenance School, Sheppard’s Air Force Base

San Antonio, Texas, June 1980 to March 1981.University of Maryland, Overseas Campus, School of Business

Administration, 1977 to 1980.University of Massachusetts at Amherst, School of Business

Administration, 1970 to 1972

ReferencesFurnished Upon Request