Amanda Sandmore
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Compassionate cardiovascular technician with several years of experience in outpatient settings. Adept at conducting examinations and diagnostic tests to determine appropriate treatment for patients. Excellent communication and decision making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Technician
Austin Heart
Cedar Park, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them or the physician.
- Contact medical offices or hospitals for patients records pertaining to their upcoming visit.
- Perform electrocardiograms, stress tests and holter monitors.
- Schedule appointments for patients.
- Perform confirmation calls for the next day.
Certified Medical Assistant
Seton Express Care and Family Practice
Westlake, TX
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping te room neat and clean.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Cleans and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Prepare and administer injections as directed by a physician.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials and perform tasks such as removing sutures.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log and prepare them or testing.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and send them for testing.
- Perform electrocardiograms and holter monitors.
- Change dressings on wounds.
Cardiac Technician
Austin Heart
Marble Falls, TX
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Performed electrocardiograms, Holter monitor tests, and stress tests on patients.
- Schedule appointments for patients.
- Prepare examinations rooms for patient's intake, such as, vital signs, medical and surgical history.
- Perform conformation calls for the next day.
- Chart prep for the next day, making sure that all necessary testing are in patients' charts.
- Stocking each examination rooms with proper material.
EKG Technician
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Burbank, CA
02.2009 - 02.2014
- Ensured that all supplies necessary for performing EKG tests were stocked adequately.
- Maintained patient records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various types of EKG machines such as 12-lead ECGs and portable systems.
- Provided technical support to physicians in monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms and vital signs.
- Checked the condition of electrodes before each use to confirm proper functioning.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for EKG testing and ensured their comfort during the procedure.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain the purpose of the test and answer any questions they may have had about it.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing EKG tests on patients.
- Assisted with stress tests, holter monitors, pacemaker checks and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
- Prepared reports summarizing patient data collected from EKG tests for review by physician.
EKG Technician
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
12.1999 - 03.2012
- Assisted physicians in interpreting EKG results to diagnose medical conditions or detect irregularities.
- Ensured that all supplies necessary for performing EKG tests were stocked adequately.
- Maintained patient records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data, test results, and other relevant information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various types of EKG machines such as 12-lead ECGs and portable systems.
- Provided technical support to physicians in monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms and vital signs.
- Checked the condition of electrodes before each use to confirm proper functioning.
- Operated a variety of medical equipment including defibrillators, pulse oximeters, blood pressure cuffs and electrocardiographs.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
- Performed EKG testing while patients' were involved in tilt tables, and nuclear stress testing.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for EKG testing and ensured their comfort during the procedure.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain the purpose of the test and answer any questions they may have had about it.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing EKG tests on patients.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to new developments in cardiac care technology.
- Prepared reports summarizing patient data collected from EKG tests for review by physician.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA06-2013
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
Reseda, CA06-1999
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Stress testing
- Clinical Documentation
- Time management abilities
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- CPR Certification
- Professionalism
- Vitals monitoring
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Relations
Certification
- NRCMA, Oct. 2023
- BLS
- Meditech
- EPIC
- Athena
Timeline
Cardiac Technician
Austin Heart
10.2018 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Seton Express Care and Family Practice
11.2016 - 09.2018
Cardiac Technician
Austin Heart
02.2014 - 10.2016
EKG Technician
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
02.2009 - 02.2014
EKG Technician
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
12.1999 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Moorpark College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Bryman College