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Betel Negera

San Diego

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Detail-oriented Telemetry Technician offering years of telemetry performance to add value to a opportunity. Eager to assist in furthering mission through a proven history of successful healthcare collaboration to ensure cardiac health and overall patient care. Methodical Health Information Management Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Holds specialized skills in electronic health records management, and data analysis. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork to ensure accurate and secure handling of sensitive health information.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Telemetry Technician

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa
10.2020 - Current
  • Admitting, discharging and transferring patients from telemetry monitor
  • Monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias
  • Communicating changes and trends in cardiac rhythms, O2 saturation and/or EtCO2 abnormal values to other staff per standards.
  • Recording and documenting patient’s medical information and PRN event periodically
  • Prioritizing phone calls and addressing critical issues immediately for designated department

Internship

Sharp Corporate office, Financial Services
San Diego
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Created barcode for patient identification and performed code mapping
  • Verified patient demographic information especially VA patients
  • Scanned and copied financial information
  • Assisted in preparation of financial request forms

Clerk and HCP

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa
03.2016 - 09.2020
  • Admitted and discharged patients with necessary documentation and belongings
  • Provided support for patient’s activity daily living
  • Performed EKG, Catheter care, vital signs, I/O measurement
  • Worked as a unit clerk and telemetry technician

Residential Service Technician at Lakeshore House

Home of Guiding Hands
El Cajon
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Trained people with developmental disabilities to achieve their Activity Daily Living
  • Administered medication according to Doctors’ orders for each resident
  • Documented daily residents’ activity and behavior

Certified Nurse Assistance

Grossmont Care Center
La Mesa
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assisting devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Documented patient information accurately, effective team collaboration, patient relations, and consistent delivery of empathetic care.

Administrative Assistant

Emu General Importer Private Limited Co.
Addis Ababa
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided excellent Customer Service and Intensive Cash handling
  • Performed Payment follow-up according to the time range
  • Excellent organizational skills and effective time management.
  • Performed procurement of products and stock inventory management.

Economist

Oromia Water Works Design & Supervision Enterprise
Addis Ababa
02.2008 - 09.2011
  • Conducted feasibility study of water supply, irrigation, and road construction projects.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual execution plans for projects
  • Performed follow-up and evaluation of the projects according to their target plans.

Education

Associate Degree of Science - Health Information Technology

San Diego Mesa College
California
05.2024

Certificate of Understanding - Cardiac Arrhythmias

Grossmont Health Occupation Center
Santee, CA
10.2016

Certificate of Microsoft SQL Database Administrator -

New Horizon Computer Learning Center
San Diego
05.2015

Bachelor of Art - Economics

Bahir Dar University
Ethiopia
01.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Electronic health record systems
  • Telephone communication proficiency
  • Clerical support tasks and unit clerk responsibilities
  • Administrative support functions
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Payment processing and follow-up
  • Inventory control and management
  • Product procurement strategies
  • Resource utilization in healthcare
  • Interpersonal effective communication skills
  • Registered Health Information Technician certification
  • Telemetry technician skills
  • Cardiac rhythm monitoring
  • EKG and vital signs assessment
  • Telemetry equipment operation
  • ECG rhythm interpretation
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Time management abilities
  • Lead placement
  • Nursing staff support
  • Remote monitor management
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Patient safety
  • Direct patient care experience
  • Medication administration skills
  • Healthcare partner collaboration
  • Economics knowledge and application
  • Project management experience
  • Data analysis
  • Database management
  • Quick learning aptitude
  • Task prioritization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking

Certification

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), 09/24

References

Connie Renda, Professor and Program Director at San Diego Mesa College, Health Information Technology (HEIT) and Health Information Management (HIMS), crenda@sdccd.edu, Holly D. Jagielinski, MPH, RHIA - Associate Professor at San Diego Mesa College, Health Information Technology/ Management, hjagielinski@sdccd.edu, Elvia Esquer, Professor at College, Health Information Technology/Management, elviaesquer@att.net, Marilou Cabusao, RN Emergency Dept Supervisor at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, 619-740-3057, marilou.cabusao@sharp.com, Elaina Coney, Supervisor at Sharp Corporate office, PFS-Govt Accts PFS Billing & Collections, (858)499-4125, elaina.coney@sharp.com, Tracy Plume, RN Director at Sharp Healthcare patient management center, 858-499-5885, tracy.plume@sharp.com, Teshome Abamegal, Manager of Emu General Importer PLC, 913-938-7194

Languages

English
Professional
Amharic
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Internship

Sharp Corporate office, Financial Services
09.2023 - 11.2023

Telemetry Technician

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
10.2020 - Current

Clerk and HCP

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2020

Residential Service Technician at Lakeshore House

Home of Guiding Hands
09.2014 - 05.2016

Certified Nurse Assistance

Grossmont Care Center
09.2013 - 05.2015

Administrative Assistant

Emu General Importer Private Limited Co.
01.2012 - 01.2013

Economist

Oromia Water Works Design & Supervision Enterprise
02.2008 - 09.2011

Associate Degree of Science - Health Information Technology

San Diego Mesa College

Certificate of Understanding - Cardiac Arrhythmias

Grossmont Health Occupation Center

Certificate of Microsoft SQL Database Administrator -

New Horizon Computer Learning Center

Bachelor of Art - Economics

Bahir Dar University
Betel Negera