1. LAWRENCE SMAGA
319 Pleasant Hill Blvd.
PALATINE IL 60067
847-226-7495
lasmag@yahoo.com
I am a dedicated individual who is self directed to succeed in any given work
environment. I have extensive experience in the Health Care Industry, repairing
medical instrumentation as an in house BMET and as a Field Service Engineer.
I love to learn and am always up to a challenge whatever the situation. I get along
with others and can work independently. I am seeking a position where I can develop
and excel while giving my best to an employer.
EXPERIENCE
Biomedical Electronics Technicina 3
Sodexo: Freeport Hospital. 1045 W Stephenson St. Freeport
Responsible for the repair and preventive maintenance of a 100-bed
hospitals entire medical equipment instrumentation.
Order parts as needed. Responsible for all the clinics associated with FHN.
Biomedical Electronics Technician 2
Aramark: John Stroger Hospital, 1901 W. Harrison, Chicago IL 60612
Lead BMET in Surgical, Endoscopy, P.A.C.U., Lasers. Perform the preventive
maintenance and repair of assigned equipment. Backup repairs/pm in all areas.
Biomedical Electronics Technician 2
MSD Medical Specialties Distribution, 1549 Hunter Rd., Hanover Park, IL 60133
Repair and preventive maintenance of Home Health medical equipment.
Biomedical Technician 2
Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove, IL 60007
Repair and Preventive Maintenance in laboratory Instrumentation,
Surgical Equipment, Cell Saver, GE Physiological Monitoring, GE Telemetry, Cardiac
Stress Test, GE EKG portable, Rehab. Scott Care Telemetry, Treadmills, IABP, Dialysis,
Physical Therapy, Ultrasound/Stimulator, Infusion Pumps.
Biomedical Technician
Universal Hospital Services, Downers Grove, IL
Biomedical Technician As a UHS employee at the Midwest Center of Excellence
(Respiratory Instrumentation), Assigned as a contracted worker for 5 months at
IKARIA Bolingbrook, IL. Lead Technician for the UHS 3 service technician team.
Perform upgrade to the INO max DS Nitric Oxide Monitor/Injector. Perform the
functional checkouts. Troubleshoot and repair as needed.
2. Biomedical Technician 2 Bio Care Engineering Services @ Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington, Naperville, IL 60540 6/2008 to 6/2010, 630-527-3000.
Perform the repair and maintenance of Patient Care, Diagnostic, Surgical, Laboratory,
Sterile Processing, Infusion Pumps, Philips Telemetry networks, Physiologic Monitors
Maintain records and parts orders.
Biomedical Technician 2
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, 200 Berteau Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126,
630-833-1400
Lead BMET in the Surgery department. Trained in Anesthesia units, ESU.
Secondary coverage: Labor & Delivery, Physical Therapy equipment, Laboratory
departments. Immunoassay Analyzer service trained.
Maintain records. Order parts as needed
Biomedical Technician 2
Good Shepard Hospital, Advocate, 450 HWY 22, Barrington, IL 60010
847-381-9237
Work in a 4-person Clinical Engineering Department. Perform the repair
and maintenance of patient care diagnostic and laboratory instrumentation. Select and
request needed parts. Maintain records and reports Part of Advocate Health Care
Biomedical Technician 3 Senior Tech CBET/Biomedical Technician 2
Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate,1775 DEMPSTER, Park Ridge, IL847-723-
2210, 7/1984 to 11/2001Work in a Trauma 1 Hospital 14 person Clinical Engineering
Department. Lead Service Technician in various departments: Cardiac Cath. Lab, Heart
Station, Infusion Pumps, Audiology, Neurology, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Pediatric, Nurse
Call Systems, Infusion Pumps. Mentor in the Biomedical Student Program. Obtained
CBET certification as a Biomedical Electronic Technician. Promoted to BMET 3 Senior
Technician.
Teacher Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Department of Engineering, 1988 to 1989
Taught in the Biomedical Electronic Program, Introduction to Biomedical Electronics
class.
Field Service Representative
Medtron-Chicago Inc. , 200 Howard, Des Plaines, IL, , 847-299-7100,
Laboratory instrumentation manufacturer service company covering three states.,
IL,IN,WI. Preventive maintenance and repair of Radiometer laboratory
instrumentation.; Blood Gas Analyzers, Flame Photometers. PH Meters, etc…
Field Service Representative
HONEYWELL MEDICAL DIVISION Narragansett, Chicago, IL 4/1982 to 10/1982
Covering contracted Northern Illinois Hospitals in the repair and preventive
maintenance of patient care and laboratory equipment.
3. Biomedical Student
Biomedical Electronic Technician
Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Hts., IL, 12/1979 to 4/1982
Complete 6 month Internship. Hired as a Biomedical Electronic Technician to run
hospital safety program.
Repair and Preventive Maintenance of laboratory and patient care equipment.
Work with contracted vendors
EDUCATION
1980 January-May
6-month Biomedical Internship (S.I.U.)
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Hts. IL
1978 to 1980
Biomedical Electronics Program (Deans List)
Southern Illinois University, School of Technical Careers, Carbondale IL 1978-80
1975 to 1978
Electronic Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
South Suburban Community College
South Holland Illinois
CERTIFICATION
1998 A.A.M.I. Biomedical Electronic Technician Certification Certified through 12/2016
Manufacturer Repair course
Physiological Monitoring: Space Labs; Hewlitt Packard Anesthesia: Drager Patient
Physiological, Anesthetic Gas Monitoring: GE/Datex, Immunovirology Analyzer:
Phadia ER Physiological Monitoring: Welch AllynDye Injector: Liebel
FlairshiemEEG/EMG: Nicolet
Stress Test: Quinton
Physiological Monitoring: Hewlett Packard
Electro Surgical Unit: Conmed
Blood Gas Blood Analyzers; Lab Instrumentation:
Radiometer
Laser Safety course: Trace
INOmax DS Nitric Oxide Injector/Monitor
Alaris Infusion Pump: Carefusion Flow Cytometry: Beckman Coulter
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION
CEAI: Clinical Engineering Association of Illinois member
BSA: Boy Scouts of America