Greg Boots
About Greg Boots
Greg Boots is a Field Service Specialist III at CommonSpirit Health, where he has worked for 45 years, primarily focusing on maintaining high-end linear accelerators and CT scanners in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. He has a diverse background in electronics and engineering, with extensive training in various medical technologies and equipment.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Greg Boots has been employed at CommonSpirit Health as a Field Service Specialist III since 1979. His role involves maintaining high-end linear accelerators and CT scanners, particularly in support of the oncology program at CHI Memorial. He manages four therapy vaults that contain various brands and types of radiation oncology linear accelerators, including systems for respiratory gating and portal imaging. His extensive experience in healthcare equipment maintenance spans over four decades.
Education and Expertise
Greg Boots has pursued extensive education in the field of medical technology and engineering. He studied at various institutions, including Chattanooga State Community College, where he achieved EMT certification. His training includes specialized programs in linear accelerators from Varian and ELEKTA, as well as studies in radar and microwave technology through the US Navy. He has achieved technical maintenance certifications for multiple systems, demonstrating his expertise in the maintenance of complex medical equipment.
Background
Greg Boots began his career in the automotive and printing industries before transitioning to healthcare equipment maintenance in 1979. He worked as an Auto Center night mechanic at Sears, Roebuck and Co. and later as a printing press operator and envelope folding machine mechanic at Top Flight, Inc. His background includes significant experience in high voltage and radar microwave technology, which has been applied to the maintenance of radiation oncology equipment since 1988.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Greg Boots has held various positions within the clinical engineering department at CHI Memorial, including Lead Tech and Biomedical Engineer. He has been involved in the maintenance of a GE CT-simulator with respiratory gating and other ancillary oncology support systems. His role has included frequent assistance with molecular imaging, MRI, CT, and X-ray in diagnostic departments, showcasing his comprehensive skill set in healthcare technology.