BRIAN ROBERT THOMPSEN

1427 Tinian Lane

Yigo, Guam 96929
H: 671-969-9004 C: 671-688-8733
btffce9c@westpost.net
BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Expert in the installation, inspection, repair and modification of state-of-
the-art biomedical equipment and support systems. Over 24 years of experience
in the evaluation of medical devices and advising leadership and medical
professionals on operational theory, underlying physiological principles,
and safe clinical applications of biomedical equipment. Provides personnel
supervision, project management and technical administration. Core competencies
:
* Quality Assurance
* Superb Communicator
* Process Optimization
* Troubleshooting
* Resource Management
* Industrial Safety
* Facility Management
* Training & Mentoring
* Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Biomedical Equipment Repair: Highly trained and experienced in maintenance
support for all medical devices used within medical treatment facilities,
medical research laboratories, air transportable hospitals and clinics, and
contingency hospitals. Career highlighted by success and constant achievement.
* Monitored and evaluated maintenance services performed by in-house and
contract personnel for compliance with all regulations and manufacturer
specifications.
* Flawlessly managed a $26M budget covering facilities, manpower and IT systems
with 100% accountability.
* Handpicked as the first-ever Noncommissioned Officer in Charge for the
Advanced Medical Readiness Training Course; oversaw instruction of 5K+ personnel
.
* Successfully managed the scheduled maintenance and repair of 22K+ items
of medical equipment, resulting in a 99% availability rate.
* Coordinated the installation and training of $400K worth of teleradiology
systems in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Leadership and Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance
in high-pressure environments. Earned a solid reputation for improving
organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach
that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
* Superbly managed and motivated as many as 400 personnel across 13 career
fields; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
* Proactive leadership style and "open door" office policy resolved subordinates
'
personal issues including disciplinary problems, domestic crises and substance
abuse.
Problem-Solving and Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities
and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to
facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to
alternative views to optimize decision-making.
* Turned around an underperforming repair center and slashed backlogs by 42%.
* Authorized by the Air Force to revise war readiness skills task listing;
resulting directory better reflected appropriate skills and reduced training
timelines by 50%.
* Boosted IT support; automated processes and created innovative data analysis
tools.
* Developed an integrated QA work-order procedure that eliminated all manual
coding errors; saved $35K in contract maintenance costs.
EMPLOYMENT
U.S. AIR FORCE, Various Duty Stations, 1985 - Present
First Sergeant, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron (2008 - Present)
First Sergeant, Special Operations Maintenance Operations Squadron (2006 - 2008)
Manager, Advanced Medical Readiness Training (2005 - 2006)
Instructor Supervisor, Biomedical Equipment Technician Training Course
(2002 - 2005)
Biomedical Engineering Craftsman (1998 - 2002)
Manager, Biomedical Equipment Maintenance / Quality Assurance (1995 - 1998)
Biomedical Equipment Specialist (1985 - 1995)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
Associate in Applied Science, Human Resources Management and Personnel Admin, 20
09
Associate in Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, 200
4
Associate in Applied Science, Biomedical Equipment Technology, 2002
Certifications: Occupational Instructor, 2005
Awarded the following Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) concurrent with these
equivalent civilian job descriptions as defined by the Dept. of Labor's
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the Occupational Information Network
(ONET), and the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES):
* AFSC 4A271, Biomedical Equipment Craftsman
* AFSC 8F000, First Sergeant
* Authorized Prefix "T," Formal Training Instructor
* Biomedical Equipment Technician (DOT 019.261-010)
* Dental-Equipment Installer and Servicer (DOT 829.261-014)
* Electromedical And Biomedical Equipment Repairers (OES 85908)
* Electromedical-Equipment Repairer (DOT 729.281-030)
* Medical Equipment Repairers (ONET 49-9062.00)
* Radiological-Equipment Specialist (DOT 719.261-014)
* Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other
(ONET 13-1079.00)
* Senior Enlisted Advisor (DOT 166.167-042)
Selected Military Training: Biomedical Equipment Management Systems; USAF
Senior NCO Academy; Principles of Instructional Systems Development; Academic
Instructor Course; Objectives and Tests; Training Supervisor; Developing
Objectives and Tests; USAF NCO Academy; Apprentice Biomedical Equipment
Specialist; Airman Leadership School; Biomedical Equipment Management Systems;
Maintenance Management and Safety; NCO Preparatory Course; Biomedical Equipment
Maintenance Specialist
Selected Awards: Air Force Meritorious Service Medal; Joint Service
Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal (x5); Air Force Achievement
Medal (x3); Army Achievement Medal; Air Force Good Conduct Medal (x7)
MILITARY
Master Sergeant (E-7), U.S. Air Force (Retired as of 3/2011)