Jeffery Amadin Uwaila
Biomedical Technician/hemodialysis
Owerri, Imo State,IM
Summary
I am an experienced Biomedical Engineering Technician with skills in Hemodialysis Technology and Water Purification, Electromechanical Engineering, Medical equipment configuration, calibration and maintenance for over 11 years. I also have skills on strategic problem solving. I am recognized for my meticulous attention to detail and operational efficiency on any job assigned to me. I am now seeking a suitable role in the field of biomedical engineering, hemodialysis technology, water purification and medical physics in an institution with culturally diversified team where my previous skills and capabilities can make exceptional impact.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Biomedical Engineering Technician
Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku, Imo State
11.2020 - Current
- In charge of all the medical equipment in the hospital excluding those on warranty and under monopoly by manufacturers’ representatives.
- Streamlined equipment repairs through detailed troubleshooting, minimizing costs and maximizing equipment uptime.
- Conducted thorough equipment evaluations pre-and post-repair to ensure optimal performance and adherence to manufacturer specifications.
Senior Dialysis/Biomedical Application Specialist
Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State
03.2013 - Current
- Responsible for the hemodialysis machines in the hospital; gambro machine (Baxter AK98), Fresenius machine 2008H, 2008K, 4008B, 4008S, 4008H and B. braun dialog and dialog plus operation and first line maintenance.
- I installed the water treatment system and also maintain the water treatment machine including the WTU Aqua B Fresenius.
- Work in the Main Theatre as a Biomed during Endoscopic Surgery, managing diathermy machines, light source, camera, insufflator, anesthetic machine, suction machine, power drilled theatre light, operating table manual and electric, scrub sink.
- Work in the ICU, were I was in charge of the ventilators, infusion pumps and volumetric pump, AEDs, patient monitors.
- Carried out numerous training on medical devices for end users.
- I have worked in the laboratory on microscopes, centrifuges, hematocrits, spectrophotometers, chemistry analyzers, incubators and ovens.
- Refurbishing of Phototherapy lamp, Baby Incubator and Resuscitaire at the Special Baby Care Unit thereby saving the management from spending huge sum on expatriate and new machines.
- Acceptance, commissioning and decommissioning of medical equipment
- Repair of sterilizers
- Working in the eye clinic on; Ophthalmoscopes, Slit lamps, Operating Microscope, Refractometer.
- In the radiology I have worked on ultrasound hardware.
- Provided training and support to end-users, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies.
- Mentored junior team members in both technical skills development as well as adherence to company values and best practices.
Biomedical Hemodialysis Application Specialist
Hermon Dialysis and Diagnostic Centre
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Setting up a dialysis centre from scratch; was in charge of the machines, preparation, priming and lining the machine, and every other functions of a biomedical dialysis technician.
Water Purification Expert
Saint Mary Children and Community Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Set up and maintain water purification system using reverse osmosis machine, filters, fibre tank and purifying agents, UV light, water softener.
- Provided technical support to clients, addressing their concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Spearheaded staff training initiatives, equipping employees with the necessary skills to excel in their roles as Water Purification Specialists effectively.
- Developed customized water treatment plans based on client needs and environmental factors, ensuring optimal performance.
Biomedical Engineering Technician Industrial Trainee
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Priming, lining and preparing dialysis machine. Nipro machine, Fresenius 4008B, Nikkiso machine.
- Correcting various machine alarm during dialysis procedure
- Ensuring adequate water and bicarbonate solution for use
- Helping to prepare ventilator (I vent and savina) before it is connected for patient use
- Working under supervision of the VAMED site engineer during repairs and calibration of Fresenius 4008B machine
Education
B.Sc - Physics
National Open University of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria01-2023
National Diploma - Biomedical engineering technology
School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Edo State01-2011
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - undefined
Uwelu secondary school
Benin City, Edo State01-2005
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Paradise Educational Centre
Benin City, Edo State01-1998
Skills
Results driven; able to consistently deliver results despite time and resource constraints
Strong interest in technology and patients safety with complex problem solving skills
Excellent negotiation skills with a talent for persuasion and engagement
Strong team player, ready to teach and quick to learn and can work with large and small teams
Microsoft word, excels, internet application and power point presentation
Accomplishments
- Leadership
- Participated in organizing medical outreaches on kidney health on world kidney day
- Served as a peer educator trainer volunteer in my school at UBTH where I imparted positively on life of over 150 spanning a period of 3 years.
- I served as the first secretary of the Student Representative Council of my school in UBTH
- I served as the pioneer class representative of my course biomedical engineering technology.
- I was the founder of my school departmental association BETSA where I organized the first program that earned my department the name “pace setters” from the then chief medical director prof. Ibadin
- I have served as my secondary school alumni chairman, treasurer and financial secretary of my set.
- I have served as my church music director and drama leader
- I have served as head of unit of my unit in my current place of work.
- Research & Analytical
- Carried out a case study on sphygmomanometer
- Carried out a case study on the effective ways to improve the effectiveness of the biomedical engineering unit.
- Carried out a case study on the most efficient back up power to be used in our theatre.
- Carried out a case study on the importance of a Medical Physicist in the Nigerian healthcare sector.
- Carried out a case study on quality assurance on hemodialysis adequacy.
- Teamwork
- Worked in several church committees
- Worked in my present office in several committees works department staff welfare and election of executives
- Worked as a work output facilitator in the dialysis unit leadership forum and also helping in the organizing of world kidney day
Affiliations
Nigerian Society for Biomedical and Clinical Engineering
Interests
Presentation, volunteering, mentoring, drumming and swimming
Timeline
Biomedical Engineering Technician
Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku, Imo State
11.2020 - Current
Water Purification Expert
Saint Mary Children and Community Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2020
Biomedical Hemodialysis Application Specialist
Hermon Dialysis and Diagnostic Centre
06.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Dialysis/Biomedical Application Specialist
Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State
03.2013 - Current
Biomedical Engineering Technician Industrial Trainee
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State
01.2011 - 01.2013
National Diploma - Biomedical engineering technology
School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - undefined
Uwelu secondary school
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Paradise Educational Centre
B.Sc - Physics
National Open University of Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
- Nigerian institute for biomedical engineering at UBTH 2009: Foundation in biomedical engineering.
- Nigerian Institute for Biomedical Engineering at UPTH 2011: Basics in biomedical engineering
- Medico-legal Training at Federal Medical Centre 2013
- JNCI 2014: In house training on Electric Air Bed for ICU, Marque Ventilator and Patient Monitor.
- Rodot Nigeria Limited 2015: Basic service training on B. Braun Hemodialysis Machine
- Moxil Technology 2017: Thermo-regulator control of heating devices; incubator and ovens.
- Sudalbet Medicals 2019: Technical training on gambro AK98 machine
- Coca-cola Nigeria with Medshare USA 2020: Technical training on various medical equipment
- Hermon Dialysis and Diagnostic Centre with JIMABAM 2020: Technical Training on Fresenius 4008B, S, and H
- Moris Moore Medical Venture April 2022: Technical Training on Dialog+ B.Braun Machine.
- Operational Training on nikkiso DBB06 and DBB EXA-ES hemodialysis machine
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
- Research on Sphygmomanometer 2010
- The research was done as a fulfillment of my national diploma in biomedical engineering.
- The scope of the research was limited to;
- 1. The maintenance of digital, aneroid and mercury sphygmomanometer
- 2. The accuracy and error in measurement of each of the types
- 3. Common errors associated with each of the types
- 4. Which is more durable amongst the three types.
- Research on the most Effective way the Biomedical Team can function in the Hospital 2018
- The research was intended to improve the biomedical team in a hospital setting.
- Elements in the research includes;
- 1. Sourcing of parts
- 2. Preventive maintenance
- 3. Training
- 4. Documentation
- Research on the Importance of a Medical Physicist in the Nigerian Health Care 2021
- 1. The importance of their role in the hospital
- 2. Their specific function
- 3. The role of awareness in the employment of a medical physicist
- 4. The role of available trained medical physicist on their employability
- 5. Other factors that affect the employability of a medical physicist
AWARDS RECEIVED
Best graduating student, School of Biomedical Engineering Technology UBTH, 2012.
Extra
i can work in the Operating theatre, as theatre tech. i can work in the in the sterilization unit, and operate perfectly a CRRT machine (prisma flex).