Kahal Poovankavil
Summary
MSc Biomedical Engineering graduate with 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division) from University of Liverpool. Proficient in medical device maintenance and compliance, aiming to contribute to advancements in healthcare technology. Focused on improving patient care through effective engineering practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior Biomedical Engineer
Government Medical College Hospital
Kerala
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted over 100 scheduled preventive maintenance checks, ensuring 95% uptime of lifecritical equipment.
- Developed and managed technical documentation, streamlining access for 20+ staff members.
- Successfully implemented a safety testing protocol, reducing electrical hazards by 20%.
- Played a pivotal role in commissioning new medical devices, enabling improved patient care.
- Maintained records of all work carried out, update manuals and diagrams and to provide such necessary documentation as may be required to ensure a cost-effective service.
- Adhered to the Departments Quality Management System, propose changes and take part in internal auditing as per BSI ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
- Participated in emergency out of hours on-call service, as required, as directed by the Line Manager. This will involve periods of lone working and using own initiative to provide acceptable outcomes.
- Updated daily service calls and PPM servicing in asset management database system. Have clear knowledge about the calibration procedures and the analysers used for different medical equipment.
- Skill: Installing medical equipment's in healthcare facilities.
- Training healthcare professionals on the proper usage of medical equipment.
- Maintaining and inspecting medical equipment on a regular basis.
Field Clinical Engineer
Abbott Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with electrophysiologists to deliver advanced cardiac care solutions.
- Assisted in over 50 cardiac procedures, managing pacing and ablation without technical failures.
- Conducted over 10 training sessions, enhancing technical skills of junior biomedical engineers.
- Supported integration of 2D/3D cardiac mapping systems, reducing diagnostic times by 30%.
- Engaged in research on various cardiac conditions to deepen field expertise.
- Trained physicians and engineers on Abbott's heart mapping software, improving diagnostic accuracy.
- Delivered instructional sessions on Abbott software for comprehensive cardiac analysis.
- Analysed issues and devised effective solutions through collaborative efforts.
Education
MSc - Biomedical Engineering (Healthcare)
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 09.2022 - 09.2023
B. Tech - Biomedical Engineering
Kerala Technological University
08.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
- Calibration of medical equipment
- Biomedical instrumentation
- Technical documentation
- Mentoring and training
- PTC Creo proficiency
- Physiology knowledge
- Drug delivery systems expertise
- Therapeutic modelling skills
- Microsoft Office expertise
Certification
- Successfully completed an online course on EU Medical Device Regulatory Affairs.
- Completed an online program on Medical Device process Validation, ISO 13485.
Timeline
MSc - Biomedical Engineering (Healthcare)
University of Liverpool
09.2022 - 09.2023
Junior Biomedical Engineer
Government Medical College Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2022
Field Clinical Engineer
Abbott Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 03.2022
B. Tech - Biomedical Engineering
Kerala Technological University
08.2017 - 08.2021
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