Prathmesh Akolkar

Biomed Regional Manager at Prime Healthcare (Biomed Services, Inc.)

Reno, Nevada, United States

About

I hold a B. Tech degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering with a dual degree in Automobile Engineering, diploma course in Computer Science and currently graduated as masters in Biomedical Engineering. I am hungry to learn what I am passionate about. Now I want to enhance my knowledge through challenging assignments and creating better solutions for the clients.

Experience

  • Prime Healthcare (Biomed Services Inc.) (Reno, Nevada, United States · On-site)
    • Biomed Regional Manager
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Responsible for assisting the Divisional Manager and the Corporate team with all aspects of MEMP including development of financial/operational plans, quality improvement, equipment planning and outside vendor management. • Oversee and direct the biomed department during regulatory inspections like ACHC, DNV, Joint commission, CAP, AABB and any other state regulatory agency for 3 hospitals and 14 outpatient clinics • Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to evaluate and qualify medical equipment under Alternate Equipment Management program • Well versed with full cycle transition from an old clinic to newly established facility, including equipment deinstallation, transport, reinstallation and integration with EMR system • Assisted nursing in creating a policy for hospital blanket warmers and assisted in revising MEMP policy for Biomed Services, Inc • Recruited and trained new team members to ensure smooth integration and operational readiness

    • Biomed Engineer II
      Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr

      • Provide a positive representation of Bio-Medical Services, Inc. by integrating core values into job performance. • Responsible for Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, Installation and Calibration of all Medical Equipment in the hospital including several out-patient Clinics • Develop methods and procedures for testing and repairing equipment for optimal performance and lower cost of repair • Thorough understanding of Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP), Quality Utilization Management (QUM) and Environment of Care (EOC) • Perform Diagnostic Imaging Preventive Maintenance, Installation and Repairs duties for Prime Healthcare Facilities. • Knowledge of standards that are set by National accreditation and Regulatory bodies to ensure patient safety and safe work environment that includes CMS, JCAHO, CAP, AABB, etc.

    • Biomed Engineer I
      May 2020 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      • Responsible for installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of medical devices in the facility • Ensure compliance of medical equipment with current standards • Evaluate the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of current medical equipment • Develop methods and procedures for testing equipment for optimal performance • Inspection and Procurement of medical devices and spare parts as per the requiremen

  • Research Intern at Binghamton University
    Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 · 7 mos

    -Responsible for analysis of Next Generation Sequencing data (NGS) (RNA-Seq, DNA-seq, miRNA-Seq) using bioinformatics tools for diagnosis and treatment of cancer -Designing experiments, validating and testing protocols as per the experiments -Data acquisition and data analysis of experimental data sets produced in Pq-Lab

  • Barista at Starbucks
    Jan 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    -Ensured customer satisfaction and service quality by established and maintained customer relation through daily interactions including welcoming customers into the store, educating customers about the menu and resolving customer concerns -Prepared drinks and food products according to Starbucks and food safety standards to satisfy customer needs -Aided in the opening and closing of the store while ensuring all protocols and safety measures were followed -Led a team of 5 every shift, managed cash register and processed customer transactions -Assisted in the procurement of inventories

  • Biomedical Engineer at Chaitanya Enterprises
    Aug 2014 - Oct 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Collaborated with customers to gauge design requirements and develop manufacturing instructions for 22 product lines • Negotiated build orders with existing and new customers and acted as technical support for all customer queries • Reduced defect rate by 40% using root cause analysis and by performing pareto analysis on defect data • Formulated strategies to grow business by penetrating new markets and building new sales channels • Represented company’s function and services to private, government hospitals and at biomedical expos • Supervised a safety team of 5 to ensure compliance of all safety procedures within the facility