Dedicated Patient Care Technician, committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities. Additional experience in Medical Assistant, Patient Care Association as well as Customer support representative.
Skills
Clinical training
Acute and rehabilitative care
Medical device products and services
Patient positioning understanding
Medical recordkeeping
Leadership
Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Credit card payment processing
High-energy attitude
Technologically savvy
Customer Service
Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Medical billing
Understands medical procedures
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Intake and discharge
Unit administration
Corrections environments
Patient charting and reporting
Experience
08/2021 to 02/2022
Patient Care TechnicianAmerican Advanced Management, Inc – Orland, CA,
Provided ambulatory care by transporting patients to and from the facility.
Prepared patient charts for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
Scanned incoming documentation.
Observed confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Followed medical records billing flow for invoicing patients and insurers.
Retrieved medical charts for healthcare staff for filing in medical records.
Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Performed equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations.
Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Monitored patient conditions during surgery by observing EKG readings and other vital signs.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
03/2021 to 07/2021
Patient Care AssociateCompass Group Usa Inc – Nashville, TN,
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy.
Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms and assess mental health status.
Conducted or assisted in treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality.
08/2020 to 02/2021
Patient Care TechnicianAmerican Advanced Management, Inc – Modesto, CA,
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments, and therapies.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with their needs.
Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, and related criteria.
Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education, and life skills.
Monitored, measured, and documented patients' vital signs.
Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to the laboratory.
Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems sustaining the continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patient's problems, needs and strengths.
Performed equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations.
Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
08/2019 to 08/2020
Patient Care TechnicianAmerican Advanced Management, Inc – Sebastopol, CA,
Observed and supported students to successfully obtain PCT Certification and license.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs.
Responsible for any PCT Training for new Staff/ Interns.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2014 to to
High School Diploma: Manhattan Business Academy - New York, NY GPA:
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