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ICU BURN TECHNICIAN/PCT
Professional Summary
Quick-thinking PCT/Monitor Tech with strong medical knowledge and over 15 years of providing high-quality medical support in emergency situations. Trained in burn/wound care at a level 1 trauma Burn Center.
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Work History
ICU BURN TECHNICIAN/PCT, 09/2020 to Current
Covance – San Francisco , CA
Covance – San Francisco , CA
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Conducted EKG, echocardiogram, stress tests and other ordered cardiac tests.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
Veterinary Surgical Technician, 08/2017 to 04/2020
Ethos Veterinary Health – San Rafael , CA
Ethos Veterinary Health – San Rafael , CA
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
Emergency Veterinary Technician, 03/2015 to 05/2017
Hyatt Hotels Corp. – San Jose , CA
Hyatt Hotels Corp. – San Jose , CA
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
- Monitored animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, 07/2008 to 12/2015
Rural Metro Corporation – City , STATE
Rural Metro Corporation – City , STATE
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
- Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Education
Technical Certificate: Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring/EKG National Association of Telemetry - City
Technical Diploma: EMT -I, 2008
Medix College - City
Medix College - City
Technical Diploma: EMT - BAntelope Valley College - City, State
Certifications
BLS
Telemetry Monitoring
EKG
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School Attended
- National Association of Telemetry
- Medix College
- Antelope Valley College
Job Titles Held:
- ICU BURN TECHNICIAN/PCT
- Veterinary Surgical Technician
- Emergency Veterinary Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate
Degrees
- Technical Certificate : Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring/EKG
Technical Diploma : EMT -I , 2008
Technical Diploma : EMT - B
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