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About Mantis Medical

Who we are:

Mantis Medical Compliance Group is a Rochester N.Y. based, woman-owned business. Owner, Sharon Pelusio, along with her professional and friendly staff, brings nearly 30 years of experience to every service call.

Why Mantis?

Mantis is a complete Biomedical Engineering and medical equipment compliance company offering full or ala carte services. Our focus is medical equipment service and compliance-driven, audit-ready documentation. We are dedicated to keeping your equipment calibrated and safe while maintaining all service records throughout the life cycle.

We create customized programs to ensure worry-free audits.

Woman / Veteran owned business

Sharon’s story:

The foundation of Sharon’s career started in the Air Force working in Avionic Communication. Here is where her technical background began. Sharon was educated in electro-mechanical engineering specific to Avionic Communication systems where she excelled.  After her military career, Sharon earned her degree in Electronics Engineering Technology at ITT Technical Institute in Englewood, CO. Post graduation Sharon relocated to upstate NY where she began her career as a biomedical equipment technician at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, NY. Under the mentorship of Martina Stockmaster, former head of the Biomedical Engineering program at Monroe Community College.

In her 9 years, the health system experienced many changes including a move to Unity Health and merging with Park Ridge Hospital. Years ahead of the industry, their focus was on regulatory guidelines in medical equipment management in the Environment of Care. Over the years she attended many service schools and grew in education and experience in the industry.

In her next career phase she worked at De-tec Incorporated where she specialized in anesthesia systems for both North American Drager and Datex Ohmeda (GEHC).  There she received over 23 certifications in various anesthesia systems services. After 5 years Sharon accepted a position as a site manager for TriMedx at Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport.  Sharon worked as a site manager in biomedical engineering as well as a Supervisor/Team Leader for the Upstate NY division overseeing staffed locations in Upstate NY from Niagara Falls, Lewiston, Springville, Newfane, and Lockport.  With a passion for regulatory compliance, Sharon was diligent in implementing programs that were compliant with the regulatory guidelines at these facilities. The Joint Commission was the primary focus.

Later, she became the Regional Manager for the Northeast Division of Modern Medical Systems. She acquired further education through Villanova University in Business Administration during this time.  Her passion for regulatory compliance inspired her to create and implement a program used by over 20 biomedical engineering departments in hospitals throughout the NYC metro area and in Michigan. Her experience and expertise in regulatory compliance were critical in the management of these programs.  Sharon became the director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance for Modern Medical prior to joining the team at Medical Arts Support Corporation.

In 2008 she started the upstate NY division of field service biomedical engineering at Medical Arts Support Corporation based out of Long Island, NY.  For 9 years, she built the region from Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and through the Southern Tier. She managed the regulatory compliance for multiple surgery centers and other accredited facilities.  She was established as a leader in compliance management with Life Safety, CMS, DOH, AAAHC, and AAAASF. Sharon’s track record of success in upstate NY was second to none.

In 2017 she decided it was time to make a change.   The decision was driven by her passion for compliance and dedication to quality service and patient safety for the customers in New York.  She knew that she could create an even better environment of care across the region by implementing new programs that would increase customer satisfaction through better documentation and a closed loop process of compliance.  Her goal was to outperform all of her competitors in the region in quality, compliance, documentation, patient safety, and customer satisfaction.

In February 2017 Mantis Medical Equipment Service LLC was launched and soon became Mantis Medical Compliance Group. Sharon converted 100% of the region to this organization which has proven success rates.  Her commitment to compliance with regulatory guidelines is second to none, while her team maintains the highest level of customer focus impeccably. The documentation and reporting are customizable and have proven to be superior.  When customers undergo compliance surveys and inspections, they have peace of mind in knowing that everything is in order with their medical devices. The program just works. Mantis is diligent in setting-up customer-focused programs to meet the specific needs of each facility.  It is not “one size fits all” as the needs of each customer are unique and individual. There is a partnership with clients majoring on the details in compliance needs as well as budgetary guidelines. The “Mantis Assured” program allows customers to experience worry-free equipment audits. Mantis stays current with continual industry changes in CMS, DOH, and all regulatory guidelines while  providing assurance in medical device management for all valued clients.

The Mantis Foundation was launched in July of 2019 to provide much needed help for the hurting and the poor in India.

In January 2020 Mantis Medical Compliance Group became certified Veteran Owned Small Business, and finally in December 2020 New York State has Certified Mantis Medical Equipment Service as a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise!

In July 2023 Mantis Medical Compliance Group was awarded a GSAFSS contract to serve VA and Federal agencies. This creates a pathway for a national service platform throughout the US.

Mantis continues to add products and services to its line up. The most recent enhancements involve Life Safety compliance for emergency backup power systems and rental oxygen concentrators for the long term care space.

Who do we service?

  • Hospitals
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC)
  • Long term care and skilled nursing facilities
  • Research labs and research centers
  • OBS (Office-based Surgical)
  • Doctors offices / Specialty services

We understand your administrative challenges. Whether you are a CFO, CMO, or CNO we are here to help!

  • Increasing Regulations
  • Increasingly competitive marketplace
  • Expensive In-House Programs
  • PM assistance
  • Vendor and Contract Management
  • Vacation Relief

Our signature program:

Mantis Assured
In today’s healthcare landscape compliance regulations and audits affect us all with patient safety being the core.  At Mantis we offer Mantis Assured, a complete program that maintains and tracks your equipment, providing the documentation needed to make your audits worry-free while maintaining the highest levels of patient and staff safety. We focus on CMS/Life Safety protocols, as well as, OEM specifications.   From in-coming inspections through the lifecycle of your equipment, don’t just be confident, be Mantis Assured

Certifications/Affiliations:

  • NYS Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise #20500584

  • SAM.gov Federal Certification – Woman Owned Business

  • Certified Vendor for Pandion Optimization Alliance GPO
  • DUNS: 080952613
  • CAGE: 8F6R3
  • NAICS Codes: 423450, 423460, 532490, 811219, 811310, 811412
  • Certified Veteran Owned Small Business  VET VERIFICATION 278202

What Our Customers Say:

Mantis Medical Compliance Group has been servicing our Nursing Home for quite some time now. They have been doing a great job. They have stayed on top of things regarding PM's and repairs. We have had no issues. The field technicians are respectful and they get the job done in a timely manner.

- From a local Long Term Care Facility

Without hesitation I would recommend Mantis Medical. Sharon Pelusio and her team have handled our biomed requirements for over three years with both consistency and professionalism. The swift response of the Mantis Medical organization to the delivery of capital equipment purchases , allows me to put expensive machinery into service quickly , providing a higher standard of medical care for our patients and a timely return on our investment . The supporting documentation that follows any of their visits is not only comprehensive but appreciated by the governing bodies of our industry. Favorable comments have been received by me from both the AAAHC and the NYS Board Of Health.

- From a Surgery Center near Buffalo

I have Utilized Mantis Medical Equipment Services for Biomedical engineering services, service contracts, and equipment purchases for nearly ten years. Our relationship with Owner Sharon Pelusio began long before Mantis Medical through another vendor.

It is because of Sharon's professionalism, courtesy, and quick response that we have bought into not only the advanced programs that Mantis offers, but more importantly, Sharon herself. The attention to our compliance needs, as well as, the thorough documentation is second to none! I have every confidence in Mantis Medical Equipment Service. I have and would continue to recommend their services to anyone seeking compliance with regulatory guidelines regarding their medical equipment management program as well as cost effectiveness and quality of service. They will not disappoint.

- From a Surgery Center around Rochester

I have had the pleasure of working with Sharon Pelusio since we opened our facility in 2011. Sharon had originally worked with us through another vendor, and provided excellent Biomedical support for the inspection, maintenance and repair of the equipment for our ambulatory center. Our facility experienced steady growth, and we relied on Sharon's expertise to keep our equipment functioning to meet the increasing demands. We have found Sharon and Mantis Medical Compliance Group to be professional, reliable and skilled. They are accommodating and work around our procedure schedule to meet our needs when we have an unexpected equipment issue; they are timely and reliable. We continue to rely on Sharon's expertise, and seek her opinion and guidance when we are troubleshooting a problem or evaluating a new piece of equipment for purchase. I highly recommend Mantis Medical Compliance Group. They will be an asset to your organization.

- From a Surgery Center near Syracuse

Careers:

Mantis Medical Compliance Group is currently Seeking qualified Biomedical Equipment Technicians in Field Service Divisions in New York City Metro, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo, and Southern Tier

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