Nyathi Babona
Port Moresby,NCD
Summary
Detail-oriented Biomedical Technician with extensive experience in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of dialysis and IVD lab equipment. Proficient in ensuring equipment safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability through expert troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Committed to supporting team efforts and improving patient care through technical excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biomedical Technician
Port Moresby Health Facility Management (Borneo Group of Companies)
Port Moresby, NCD
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured operational efficiency by installing and maintaining Dialysis Machines as well as IVD Laboratory Equipment (Mindray Hematology, Biochemistry, and Chemiluminescence Analyzer), resulting in minimal downtime.
- Pioneered the first Dialysis Unit at Mendi Hospital by installing 6 BBRAUN Machines.
- Calibrated BBRAUN Dialysis Machines to ensure their safety for use.
- Calibrate MINDRAY IVD Hematology Machines and ensure machine is within Quality control, repeatability ranges.
- Enhanced service transparency through comprehensive reporting on installations, repairs, and commissioning.
Biomedical Engineer
MP Pathology Laboratory (Borneo Group of Companies)
Port Moresby, NCD
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Oversaw lab equipment performance by conducting repairs, functional tests, and safety verifications to ensure operational efficiency within specified parameters.
- Ensured optimal performance of 10 dialysis machines at PNG Kidney Foundation through BBRAUN Certified Dialysis Repair expertise. Conducted repairs and utilized a dialysis meter to test working parameters, ensuring patient safety.
- Generated detailed reports to document service activities including repairs, installations, and commissioning
Senior Technical Officer - X Ray
Port Moresby General Hospital
Port Moresby, NCD
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored X-Ray Equipment in the Hospital and ensured inventory of all X-Ray and Ultrasound equipment was updated.
- Coordinated with various X-Ray Manufacturers to support their repair and maintenance efforts for X-Ray Machines.
- Ensured the proper functioning of a wide range of hospital equipment such as infusion and syringe pumps, bedside monitors, and ECG machines.
- Provided documentation for repair, installation, and commissioning of X-ray equipment, as well as other medical equipment.
Biomedical Engineer Intern
Port Moresby General Hospital
Port Moresby, NCD
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Played an instrumental role in acquiring industry experience by closely working with PMGH Biomedical Engineering Unit Coordinator.
- Maintained an up-to-date and comprehensive inventory of medical equipment in the hospital to support maintenance planning and budgeting.
- Expanded knowledge through hands-on work with various types of medical equipment.
Education
Certificate III - Digital Media And Technology
IEA College of TAFE
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea04-2013
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea04-2012
Skills
- Technical Proficiency in Hemodialysis and IVD Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Installations and repairs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Troubleshooting skills
- Inventory Count
Certification
- BBRAUN Dialysis Machine Dialog+ SW 9 xx Basic Certificate - 30 Mar 2021
- BBRAUN Dialysis Machine Dialog+® SW 9.xx Refresher Training 2023 - EN' - 09 July 2024
- BBRAUN Dialysis Machine Dialog+® SW 9.xx Calibration Refresher - 14 Dec 2023
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BC-5000 Series Hematology Analyzer - 31 July 2024
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BS-240E/BS-240Pro/BS-360E
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BC-700 series
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BS-600M/BS-620M
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Biomedical Technician
Port Moresby Health Facility Management (Borneo Group of Companies)
03.2023 - Current
Biomedical Engineer
MP Pathology Laboratory (Borneo Group of Companies)
11.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Technical Officer - X Ray
Port Moresby General Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2019
Biomedical Engineer Intern
Port Moresby General Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2015
Certificate III - Digital Media And Technology
IEA College of TAFE
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Papua New Guinea
- BBRAUN Dialysis Machine Dialog+ SW 9 xx Basic Certificate - 30 Mar 2021
- BBRAUN Dialysis Machine Dialog+® SW 9.xx Refresher Training 2023 - EN' - 09 July 2024
- BBRAUN Dialysis Machine Dialog+® SW 9.xx Calibration Refresher - 14 Dec 2023
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BC-5000 Series Hematology Analyzer - 31 July 2024
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BS-240E/BS-240Pro/BS-360E
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BC-700 series
- Mindray Certified Service Rep(MCSR) - BS-600M/BS-620M
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