Dedicated compassionate Emergency Room Technician. Committed to collaborating with medical team to meet physical and emotional needs of patients. Successfully provides assistance in wide range of medical emergencies including baby delivery, cardiac arrest, accidents and major trauma. Recognized for superior ability to proactively identify needs of staff and respond quickly. Self-directed Emergency Department Technician possessing [Number] years' hands-on experience. Successful in providing high-quality patient care when seeking opportunities to improve unit workflow and delivery of care.
Skills
Taking and tracking vital signs
Cleaning wounds
Sanitizing procedures
Replenishing supplies
Venipuncture
Medical sample collection
Applying orthopedic splints
CPR
Educating patients
Relationship building
Experience
Emergency Room Technician, 06/2015 - 04/2020 County Of San Bernardino – San Bernardino, CA,
Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
Patient Care Assistant, 06/2005 - 07/2015 Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH,
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Provided care, comfort and emotional support to children and adolescents facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
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