Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering four years background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Charleston , WV
07.2021 - Current
Works for the number one trauma center in West Virginia.
Extremely competent in addressing emergency and trauma situations.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Used special Software to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with provider or clinical nurse.
Emergency Room Technician
Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston, WV
09.2020 - 03.2021
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
Safely transported patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
Used Software to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with clinical nurse.
Nursing Assistant
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Charleston, WV
04.2017 - 08.2019
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
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