Chase Singhofen

• Installed and tested biomedical equipment in 1500+ bed hospital, integrating with existing networks and verifying functionality per manufacturer specifications.
• Achieved 100+ work order completions per month, driving efficient equipment uptime and minimizing clinical disruptions.
• Diagnosed, repaired, and performed preventive maintenance on medical devices and laboratory instrumentation, documenting activities in CMMS using Philips service tools and GE Nuvolo.
• Performed software configurations, upgrades, and network integrations on biomedical devices, collaborating with clinical and IT teams to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshot complex electronic and network-related issues using electrical safety analyzers and patient simulators, resolving faults to maintain 99% equipment uptime.
• Supported hospital and laboratory operations in compliance with CAP, CLIA, and ISO 13485 standards.

• Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on hospital beds per OEM guidelines during field deployments to multiple hospital campuses.
• Used electrical testing equipment, including analyzers and multimeters, to verify equipment safety and performance at client sites.
• Documented all service activities in CMMS and communicated results to clients and biomedical departments to ensure transparency and seamless handoffs.

• Supported histology and laboratory diagnostics through maintenance, assembly, and calibration of staining instruments and lab processors (Leica BioSystems, ThermoFisher).
• Performed planned maintenance on laboratory automation systems to ensure consistent performance, compliance, and reduced downtime.
• Assisted engineers and lab technologists with equipment installation and troubleshooting, improving lab throughput and applying biomedical safety practices per CAP, CLIA, and ISO 13485 standards.

Project Objective

Enhance daily turnaround time for pathology consultations by optimizing the laboratory information system and implementing 2D barcode tracking.

Results

• Increased consultation throughput from 75% to 95% using single-piece workflow technology.
• Reduced turnaround time from 24–48 hours to an average of ~10 hours.
• Consistently met the goal of completing consultations within 24 hours.