ALFREDO GRIGGS
Lagrange,GA
Summary
Driven individual with passion for healthcare and 44 years as a medical professional. Highly organized with exceptional customer service skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Wellstar West GA Medical Center ER
01.1986 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during high-stress situations.
- Assisted healthcare providers in delivering life-saving procedures, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for diagnostic imaging by efficiently transporting patients to radiology appointments within the hospital
- Recognized potential escalations among distressed patients or family members, effectively utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm and safe environment.
- Ensured optimal patient comfort by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, mobility support, and wound care.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols and standards.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing emergency room workflow and prioritizing tasks.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Endoscopy Technician
Emory Southern Surgery Center
01.1996 - Current
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Streamlined workflow within the endoscopy unit by effectively coordinating room schedules and ensuring prompt turnaround times between procedures.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Kept detailed track of inventory levels and placed orders for new supplies.
- Elevated overall patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering exceptional customer service in a high-stress environment.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
Medical Transporter
West GA Medical Center
01.1980 - 01.1986
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all equipment was properly sanitized after each use.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while documenting transportation activities in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Ensured timely medical appointments for patients by maintaining strict adherence to schedules and routes.
- Streamlined internal processes by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives related to medical transportation services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lagrange High School
La Grange, GA05.1978
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Orthopedic Splinting
- Infection control standards
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Emory Southern Surgery Center
01.1996 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Wellstar West GA Medical Center ER
01.1986 - Current
Medical Transporter
West GA Medical Center
01.1980 - 01.1986
High School Diploma -
Lagrange High School
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