1. THOMAS FOSTER
TGFoster3348@gmail.com | 606-682-0339
OBJECTIVE Be part of a progressive team to insure integrity and meet or exceed compliance requirements with all regulatory
agencies. To provide the best service delivery in a healthcare environment with focus on patient safety. To share
25+ years’ experience in Customer Service and Satisfaction scoring processes, and overall facility safety and
security procedures.
EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR OF BIO-MEDICAL ENGINEERING BAPTISTHEALTH CORBIN/ARAMARK CTS
JULY 2002-MARCH 2015 CORBIN, KY
Managed full risk Bio-Medical department with full Imaging program with an annual budget of $2.1M. Responsible
for 3 technicians and 1 Imaging specialist. Managed vendor contracts, and de-installation projects. Assisted
Radiology Director during selection of new systems. Directly involved with Cardiac Cath Lab renovation,
monitored and assisted during installation. Focus with Mammo, Portable X-Ray, Cysto, Ultrasound, MRI, CT and
Nuclear Medicine. Met all regulatory compliance requirements with the TJC (The Joint Commission), and DNV,
participated in facility development earning a DNV/ISO9001:2008 accreditation. Member of Safety Committee,
Radiation Safety, Capital Equipment Purchase, and Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committees.
ACCOUNT MANAGER FIELD SUPPORT ARAMARK/SERVICEMASTER
DECEMBER 2001-JULY 2002 VERO BEACH, FL- INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Provided new account start-up assistance, inventory verification, and vacation support. I.T. support implementing
customer computer database and training.
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL ENGINEERING MIAMI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, SERVICEMASTER
MAY 2001- DECEMBER 2001 MIAMI, FL
Provided in-house Bio-Medical services for all Clinical departments. Responsible for financial operating budgets
in excess of $2M. Monitored OEM vendors, worked with Director of Radiology to oversee service contract
management, de-installation/installation of all X-Ray/Nuclear medicine systems. Reported to the Executive
Director of Integrated Support Services. Managed performance completions on preventative and corrective
maintenance.
MANAGER OF BIO-MEDICAL SERVICES ST. JOSEPH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SERVICEMASTER
SEPTEMBER 1997-MAY 2001 MISHAWAKA, IN
In-house and field support for St. Joseph Community Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Plaza, (Outpatient Surgery and
Diagnostic Radiology, and Laboratory services), and Edison Lakes OP Surgery Center and Radiology Services,
and 20 off-site Clinics and Physicians offices. Participated in State Board of Health, American Osteopathic
Association (AOA), and The Joint Commission (TJC) surveys.
MANAGER OF CLINICAL ENGINEERING MEMORIALHOSPITAL, SERVICEMASTER
JUNE 1996-SEPTEMBER 1997 JASPER, IN
125 bed facility in southern rural IN with 1000 piece inventory. Monthly and annual financial budget estimates.
Performed PM (preventative maintenance) and CM, (corrective maintenance) inspections. Focus on Radiology
equipment, installation, purchase and monitoring of OEM’s during service events.
BMET, BIO-MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, ST. JOSEPH MEDICALCENTER, SERVICEMASTER
NOVEMBER 1994-MAY 1996 FT, WAYNE, IN
200 bed facility specialized as a regional Burn Center with a Trauma Level Emergency Department, performed
preventative and corrective maintenance. Major focus on Surgical equipment with basic experience on Imaging
equipment. Assisted in the installation of new Hyperbaric Treatment and Therapy chambers. Involved in weekly
training sessions, in-service medical staff and special programs.
BMET, BIO-MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, ST. ELIZABETH MEDICALCENTER
JANUARY 1994- NOVEMBER 1994 DAYTON, OH
Performed Preventative and Corrective maintenance. Ensured of timely inspections and proper documentation.
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GENERAL LABOR, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, DAISY PATCH FLORIST/GREENHOUSE
FEBRUARY 1993-JANUARY 1994 SABINA, OH
Family owned and operated business.
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER SOPHA MEDICALSYSTEMS
SEPTEMBER 1991- FEBRUARY 1993 PHOENIX, AZ
Installation, calibration and troubleshooting of Nuclear Medicine Gamma Cameras. Provided sales support,
upgrades, and factory modifications to diagnostic imaging and all interface equipment.
FIELD SERVICE/SALES SUPPORT, FUJINON INC.
SEPTEMBER 1989-SEPTEMBER1991 WILMINGTON, OH-CARSON CA
Responsible for installation and training of new systems and accounts. New position created to assist/advise
Service and Engineering departments of functionally/reliability of newly marketed products. Provided educational
training (in-services) to qualified medical personnel.
BMET, BIO-MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, BAPTIST HEALTH PENSACOLA
FEBRUARY 1986-SEPTEMBER 1989 PENSACOLA, FL
Responsibilities included inspection, calibration, and repair of all monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
used in a clinical environment. Designed and fabricated instruments and equipment to accomplish specific
medical needs. Trained medical personnel for proper operation of new equipment. Evaluated newly marketed
equipment to determine its capabilities in a clinical environment.
EDUCATION UNITED STATES A.F TRAININGCOMMAND NORTON AIR FORCE BASE, LOWRY AFB DENVER, CO-SAN
BERNARDINO,CA
FEBRUARY 1983-FEBRUARY 1986
P.M.E.L(Precision Measuring Equipment Specialist) Aerospace Guidance and Metrology Center (AGMC)
certified. Duties included aligning, troubleshooting, repairing, calibration, and certifying electronic test equipment
with traceability to the NBS (National Bureau of Standards) also known as (N.I.S.T.). NCO incharge of the jet
engine test cell. Performed on-site calibration of JF-33, J-60, and J-79 jet engines, and T-56 turbo prop engines.
Advised and assisted civilian technicians during the installation of new test cell facilities. Supervisor of newly
assigned technicians. Performed evaluations and inspections of technicians work for physical condition and
proper documentation. 1184 hours Electronics Training equivalent to Associates degree equivalent in Electronics.
Other training includes; Digital and Advanced Digital techniques, Solid State and Integrated circuit devices, Jet
Engine Test Stand, Supervision/Trainer orientation, Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory course (additional
425 hours of technical training)
SOUTHERN STATES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WILMINGTON, OH
1979
Business Management 37 semester hours, no degree
WILMINGTON COLLEGE, WILMINGTON, OH
1978
General course studies while still attending High School (English composition, and History)
LEADERSHIP Past President Corbin Rotary Club 2012
Co-Chairperson for the March of Dimes Motorcycle Charity event 2009-2015
Co-Chairperson for March of Dimes walk-a-thon 2008-2014
Elected Honorable Kentucky Colonel by KY Governor Steven Bashear
Luncheon engagements with Senators Mitch McConnell, Senator Rand Paul, and KY Governor Matt Bevin
