1. RAYMOND LINDSLEY
106 Haozous Road
Santa Fe, N.M., 87508
(860) 857-4023 raymond8717@comcast.net
PROFILE
Accomplished, Experienced Clinical Engineer
Career Overview: Background combines strong technical and academic preparation with a record of innovation,
contribution and performance excellence during a twenty four year career with a nationally ranked hospitaland medical
center. Unique combination of technological knowledge, analytical ability and communication/project management
skills. Recognized by management for technical ability, work ethic and team attitude. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills; able to work effectively with individuals from all functional areas and at all levels of the
organization.
Equipment Specialty Areas: Specialize in supporting 13 specific departments: Main OR – 17 OR rooms, CJRI – 6 OR
rooms, ASU – 6 OR rooms, Surgicare – 3 OR rooms, Electrophysiology – 2 labs, Catherization – 3 labs, ECG lab,
Stress – 3 labs, Exercise lab, Cardiology Nuclear Medicine – 2 labs, Pulmonary Lab, Sleep Lab – 6 rooms, Ultrasound
Lab, IABP’s, Incident reporting, incident investigation, device failure reporting. Product recall reporting, working with
Risk Management, device failure investigations. Patient Incident reporting.
Specialty Role: Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO) for the hospital. Responsible for the laser program,
laser safety and staff training. Acting Clinical Engineering Director on 3 occasions.
General Device Knowledge: Invasive blood pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, electrocardiograms (3, 5 and 12
lead), oxygen saturation, heart-lung machines, cell savers, database systems, air flow meters, amplifiers, ventilators,
bedside monitors, blood gas analyzers, heaters/coolers, CO2 sensors, cpap machines, defibrillators, pacemakers,
dialysis machines, electro-surgery devices, fetal monitors, holter monitors, network devices (hubs, switches, routers,
telemetry systems,ultrasound imagery systems), computer operating systems and clinical applications, All Operating
Room devices, Ambulatory Surgery devices, Endoscopy devices, Device Failure Evaluations for OR. Responsible for
30,000 biomedical devices total.
Praised for Professionalism: “his knowledge and competence . . . are second to none. He is our ‘go to’ guy”. . . “I am
continually impressed with Ray’s knowledge, professionalismand the quality of his work”. . . “Ray’s attitude and work
ethic are very admirable”. . . “he worked exceptionally well with the technical staff on difficult, time-sensitive
projects”. . .”provided excellent technical design recommendations during the network redesign and area renovations
for Nuclear Medicine equipment”. (Quotes fromPerformance Evaluation and a Letter of Recommendation)
EXPERIENCE
1990 - ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER – Hartford, Connecticut
June, 2014 Clinical Engineer – Perform high level technical,diagnostic,analytical,supervisory and problem-solving
functions to ensure the continuous and effective operation of the medical technology of this nationally
respected hospitaland medical center. St. Francis has achieved a ranking as a Top 100 hospital nationally
for many years. Supervised up to eight Biomedical Technicians on the inspection, maintenance, testing
and repair of biomedical equipment. Develop clinical database applications and clinical configurations.
Serve as Clinical Systems Administrator for ten departments. Collaborate with Network Services and
HospitalInformation systems on systemdevelopment and implementation. Design and develop local area
networks (LAN’s). Conduct product evaluations. Develop standards for alpha and beta testing. On a
rotating basis, 24 hour/day on-call responsibility for 13,000 pieces of medical equipment every fourth
week. HIPAA Committee Member and Security Administrator for clinical systems. Presently playing a
key role in the OR to meet state mandates.
2014 – Played the key role in the installation and the GO-LIVE of the new Cath Lab.
2013 – Responsible for supporting the implementation of the new Spine Institute.
2011 – Responsible for the installation of the new main OR – 17 rooms and the GO-LIVE
2011 – Responsible for the installation of the new main CJRI OR(6 OR rooms) and GO-LIVE
2. Played a key role in the introduction and integration ofnetwork services into the clinical engineering
function. Network is now a critical part of the medical center’s backbone.
Presently tasked to take over the O.R. responsibilities. Assigned to reorganize, restructure, and
enforce “policies and procedures” mandated by the “State of CT.” to meet the states new
requirements. (set by the DPH)
Very recently worked closely with CV Perfusion to insure their “state” mandated requirements
were accomplished,objectives were met as of February 15th,2010.(DPH set continuous goalssince
July, 2009)
Wrote hospital coding fora variety of functions. Worked with vendors to achieve hospital objectives.
Provided analytical advice and clinicalsupportwhich reduced Electrophysiology Lab infectionrates.
MPM II and APACHE clinical scoring systems used in the ICU.
Tasked to study a world-wide pattern of Heart-Lung machine failures during open heart surgery.
Attended surgicaloperations. Performed in-depth analysis ofequipment. Identified issues involving
static electricity and electromagnetic fields. Notified manufacturer, and provided short-term and
long-term solutions. Manufacturer flew three engineers from Germany to consult on this matter.
Installed and implemented several ECG Management systems.
In 2007, installed two new state of the art Electrophysiology Labs. This installation made the
hospital the number one Stereotaxis Electrophysiological Lab in the country. After installation,
worked in the lab for a month to give advice and assist physicians,nurses and technicians on proper
use of the equipment.
Expanded ourfour-bed Sleep Studies Lab to six beds. Added two new rooms and installed a six bed
system.
Implemented a new wireless ECG Management system. Changing vendors, and migrating 700,000
EKG’s from one system to the other.
Served as Interim Clinical Director on two occasions.
2000 – BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES – Cromwell, Connecticut
Present Consultant (Specializing in Sleep Studies) – Performed biomedical engineering services for Sleep Study
Labs. Conducted annual inspections. Made equipment recommendations. Worked with labs to secure
state accreditation.
1989-1990 M.H. RHODES, INC. – Avon, Connecticut
Electronics Engineering Manager – First full-time position after completing bachelor’s degree.
Recruited by the President of this manufacturer of hand-crafted timers, motors and measuring devices to
create the company’s first Electronics Department. Designed electronics control for industrial,
commercial and residential clients. Directed Engineering Technicians, Supervisors and Draftsman.
Set up Research and Development Laboratory,Electronics Department and production equipment.
Designed a variety of products, including OEM timing controls and motor controls.
Submitted products to UL – under UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment) and UL 464 (Audible
Signal Appliances).
Traveled to Canada. Submitted products to CSA.
Designed a timing control that produced the company’s first electronics order (3,000 units) from a
single OEM.
Completed goal of establishing department in six months against a projection of one year.
Fall 1989 NEW ENGLAND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE – New Britain, Connecticut
Electronics Instructor (Part-Time) – Taught Electronics Fundamentals for one semester.
1987-1989 PETROLEUM METER & PUMP – Avon, Connecticut
Electronics Engineer – Gained experience in microprocessor hardware and software while completing
bachelor’s degree. The company remanufactured components for mechanical pumps in gas stations. The
company was beginning to evolve into the use of digital electronics. Reported to Chief Engineer and Vice
President.
3. Designed a variety of products, including a liquid flow device, a mobile liquid flow measuring
device,and microcomputerbased controllers used in production to test electromechanical products.
Established manufacturing and remanufacturing products.
Evaluated competitive products through reverse engineering.
1985-1989 STATUS GAMES COMPANY – Newington, Connecticut
Electronics Technician – Gained initial technical experience in this company which produced and
serviced video gambling games. Performed troubleshooting. Interfaced with engineers and customers.
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EDUCATION
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY – New Britain, Connecticut
Master of Science, Technical Management, 2000
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD – West Hartford, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, 1989
HARTFORD STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Hartford, Connecticut
Associate in Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, 1984
Professional Development
Numerous courses, workshops and seminars throughout career. Details available.
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MILITARY
1985-1989 UNITED STATES MARINE CORP
Infantry and Recruiter
Completed four year military commitment. Infantry Training in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Elected Honor Man, Boot Camp, Paris Island, South Carolina, Received Honorable Discharge
Served as Recruiter for six months. Completed four year Inactive Ready Reserve commitment.