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ERIC KATABALWA

System Engineer./ Biomedical Technician.
Kleve

Summary

I am a highly motivated and hardworking 29-year-old Ugandan, highly focused, punctual, and efficient with experience in managing and monitoring the proper usage of medical equipment. I am enrolled at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics system engineering. (2nd year). With an experience of over 5 years, I have acquired practical skills in repairing and maintaining various medical equipment such as; anesthetic machines, C-Arm, Ventilators, Dental chairs, Mammograms, Patient monitors, CT scanners, X-rays, Suction machines, autoclaves, medical air and Oxygen plants. I have also gained skills in equipment inventory updating, condition report-writing for different machines, equipment record keeping, and procurement advisory on the most effective medical equipment brand to purchase. As a diverse person, I also have a basic understanding and practical skills in branding and engraving acquired over time due to working closely with creative designers in a branding company.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Head of Biomedical

Kira Hospital Swiss Clinic
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Conducting continuous medical education (CME) for both physicians and nurses on equipment usage and management
  • Carrying out corrective and preventive maintenance, electrical equipment installations, equipment calibration, and any other kind of technical works as required
  • Engaging in the equipment procurement process, to ensure hospitals acquire genuine equipment
  • Preparing monthly equipment reports
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop, plan, and schedule work, and in liaison with the workshop team, and compile reports on activities and jobs undertaken.

Head of Technical Department

Medequip (U) Limited
07.2015 - 01.2017
  • Ensure that repair jobs in the biomedical engineering workshop are carried out in a manner that meets acceptable professional standards
  • Conduct operational plan activities for the workshop in liaison with the workshop team and ensure defined targets are realized
  • Provide technical advice and support to the hospital management with respect to operational equipment and other installations where applicable
  • Oversee the day to day operations of the workshop, plan and schedule work, and in liaison with the workshop team and compile reports on activities and jobs undertaken.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Biomedical Technician Intern

International Hospital Kampala (IHK), International Medical Group
12.2014 - 06.2015
  • Learning the correct usage of medical devices in reference with the medical laws
  • Installing and training of newly purchased equipments to the concerned medical staff
  • Engaging in the planned medical equipment maintenance plan, as well as handling some minor repairs with the assist of my supervisor.
  • Installed, calibrated and monitored medical devices.
  • Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
  • Analyzed and interpreted schematics and drawings for medical equipment.

Education

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Makindye Secondary School
Kampala , Uganda
01.2010 - 01.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering

Amalthea Trust, United Kingdon in Partnership With Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda
08.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - System Engineering.

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve, Germany
09.2022 - Current

Skills

Friendly, Positive Attitude

Specialskillstrainings

  • I trained with LBN Medical, Aalborg, Denmark acquiring special skills in CT Systems for; Toshiba Aquilion RXL 16, Toshiba Aquilion32, Toshiba Aquilion 64 and Toshiba Aquilion CX.
  • I have trained with specialists of Amalthea Trust, United Kingdom the in-depth core skills in repair and servicing of X-rays, Ultra-sound, fluoroscopy, anesthetic machine, and CT scanner.
  • I have also trained in various special biomedical skills at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda.

Languages

English
Luganda

Certification

Certificate of Training in GE ultrasound , LBN medical Aalborg ,Denmark, from(19-30)

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - System Engineering.

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
09.2022 - Current

Certificate of Training in GE ultrasound , LBN medical Aalborg ,Denmark, from(19-30)

08-2019

Certificate of Training in CT-systems LBN Medical Aalborg , Denmark. from (19-30)

08-2019

Head of Biomedical

Kira Hospital Swiss Clinic
01.2018 - 06.2022

Head of Technical Department

Medequip (U) Limited
07.2015 - 01.2017

Biomedical Technician Intern

International Hospital Kampala (IHK), International Medical Group
12.2014 - 06.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering

Amalthea Trust, United Kingdon in Partnership With Kyambogo University
08.2014 - 01.2016

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Makindye Secondary School
01.2010 - 01.2012
ERIC KATABALWASystem Engineer./ Biomedical Technician.