Overview
Work History
Education
awards
reference
Timeline
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Bernard Franklin

Philadelphia,PA

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Asst 2

Penn Medicine/GSPP
06.2013 - Current
  • Assist front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
  • Enhance patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
  • Optimize scheduling efficiency through coordination with administrative staff members, minimizing appointment conflicts for both therapists and patients.
  • Contribute to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists. Also attend meeting for manager. collected notes/information.

Utility Worker

Eastern Star Church
09.1984 - Current

Drywall, Fences, general repairs, light plumbing, and flooring. also inclosed a back shed

Patient Transporter

Penn Medicine
12.2010 - 06.2013
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Aria Health
02.2009 - 12.2010
  • Fostered a team-oriented environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing knowledge with peers, and providing constructive feedback on departmental performance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits of sterilization equipment and documentation practices.
  • Supported successful surgeries by promptly addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or condition.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements within the department.

Education

General Maintenance Certification - General Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical,

Local 835 Industrial & Maintenance Classes
11-2024

Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing Technology

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
01-2009

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA
06-1986

awards

Recipient of HUP 12th Annual Patient Advocacy Award. 

Received an honorable write-up in the HUP news letter. 

Received numerous High fives from Management and co workers.

reference

Josh Davis: Associate Director of Operations for HUP Capacity & Bed Management. 

Jeffery Kimbrell : General Mechanic,  Physical Plant. 

Timeline

Physical Therapy Asst 2

Penn Medicine/GSPP
06.2013 - Current

Patient Transporter

Penn Medicine
12.2010 - 06.2013

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Aria Health
02.2009 - 12.2010

Utility Worker

Eastern Star Church
09.1984 - Current

General Maintenance Certification - General Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical,

Local 835 Industrial & Maintenance Classes

Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing Technology

Drexel University

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
Bernard Franklin