Austin Higgins
7606 W Peoria Ave Apt 1077,AZ
Summary
Well-trained Emergency Department Technician offering advanced knowledge of emergency medicine and patient care. Works effectively with nurses and physicians to handle injuries and illnesses with calm, knowledgeable approach. Successful at handling challenging, fast-paced medical situations.
I am quick to learn and can adapt to situations very well.
I am currently taking classes to earn a bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering, I have a few more classes at community college and I will have a second Associates Degree in Science, this second one will be with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering and will transfer to ASU shortly after to complete my Bachelors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
05.2018 - Current
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens such as blood or urine and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored all supplies within the department to ensure that they are adequately stocked and available when needed.
- Prioritized care based on clinician orders and current patient symptoms to optimize resource utilization.
- Insertion of peripheral IV's, and collection of blood when necessary.
- Applying splints on patients, and sometimes also applying splints when the patient is being sedated to reset the bone.
- Setting up procedures such as, suture repairs, Incision and Drainage, and Lumbar Puncture.
- Wound Care and irrigation.
Emergency Medical Technician
Community Bridges Inc.
Tolleson, AZ
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Assess if patients were stable enough to be accepted to our facility.
- Pick up and transport patients that were seeking detox or placement needs.
- Triage patients coming in for detox or placement needs.
- Keep order in the lobby.
- Assess any medical emergency's and call for an ambulance if necessary.
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center, GNC
Phoenix, AZ
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
Server
IHOP
Peoria, AZ
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
Education
Engineering
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA12-2023
Skills
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Taking and Tracking Vital Signs
- EMT
- Educating Patients
- Arduino coding
Affiliations
- I've self taught myself how to write codes with an arduino, still learning, but enjoy doing that.
- I'm very good at taking things apart and putting them back together.
- I enjoy soldering and wiring up anything to my own customization and liking.
- I have done some major car projects such as replacing a head gasket on my own, pulling and replacing engines and transmissions.
- I earned my Eagle scout when I was in High School
- I'm a competitive Powerlifter with a few state records.
Certification
- EMT state license
- BLS certified
- RQI certified
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Community Bridges Inc.
05.2017 - 04.2018
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center, GNC
04.2016 - 05.2017
Server
IHOP
01.2014 - 02.2016
Engineering
Glendale Community College