Cathy Saetern
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience combining clinical support, military medical readiness, and EHR systems training. Currently pursuing a BSN with hands-on experience in patient care and administrative coordination. Recognized for leadership, adaptability, and delivering mission-ready training and operational oversight in both structured and fast-paced environments. Skilled at bridging the gap between clinical and administrative teams to ensure efficient, patient-centered care. Committed to bringing discipline, focus, and a strong work ethic to every healthcare setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight & Operational Medical Technician / Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2012 - Current
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management Programs aligned with Department of Defense (DoD), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Air Force (USAF), and Air Reserve Component (ARC) standards
- Delivered medical support services including record reviews, duty status assessments, and waiver coordination for global deployment and flight readiness
- Administered the Reserve Component Periodic Health Assessment (RCPHA) and Physical Examinations and Standards (PES) programs to ensure medical compliance and operational fitness
- Assists flight surgeon with aircraft mishap and physiological incident response, investigation, and reporting. Supports flight surgeon to develop flying safety and deployment briefings.
- Served as the Medical Group's customer service liaison and lead administrator of the medical records program
- Trained medical and non-medical personnel on clinical protocols including Basic Life Support, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Medic-X, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) foundations
- Managed readiness and tracking systems including the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS) and Aircrew Information Management Waiver Tracking System (AIMWTS)
- Conducted quality assurance reviews on lab results, records audits, and satisfaction surveys; presented readiness reports to command staff
- Supervised staff scheduling, compliance auditing, inventory management, and instruction coordination
Clinical Functional Advisor - Electronic Health Record Trainer
CIQIMA Federal Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered classroom and hands-on instruction for Military Health System GENESIS (MHS GENESIS), the new electronic health record system
- Provided change management support during go-live transitions for medical and dental units
- Collaborated with clinical and informatics leadership to assess training gaps and optimize workflow integration
Health Informatics Training Specialist
Right Factor Consulting Group
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented training for medical personnel transitioning to the Military Health System GENESIS platform
- Participated in strategic planning meetings to ensure alignment with Department of Defense health informatics standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
San Diego, CA01.2026
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2023
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- MHS GENESIS
- AHLTA
- CHCS
- JLV
- HAIMS
- Clinical Support
- Vital Signs
- Patient Transport
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Informatics
- EHR Education
- Change Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Systems & Readiness
- ASIMS
- AIMWTS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Compliance
- HIPAA
- OSHA
- Department of Defense Clinical and Administrative Standards
- Direct patient care
- Patient interaction
- HIPAA regulations
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- Flight and Operational Medical Technician (FOMT), U.S. Air Force
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Hearing Conservation Program Certified
- Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) Proctor
Technical And Clinical Skills
- Electronic Health Records: MHS GENESIS, AHLTA (Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application), CHCS (Composite Health Care System), JLV (Joint Legacy Viewer), HAIMS (Health Artifact and Image Management Solution)
- Clinical Support: Vital Signs, Patient Transport, Specimen Collection, Infection Control
- Informatics: EHR Education, Change Management, Workflow Optimization
- Systems & Readiness: ASIMS, AIMWTS, Microsoft Office Suite
- Compliance: HIPAA, OSHA, Department of Defense Clinical and Administrative Standards
Additional Details
Available for night shifts, weekends, and on-call scheduling, Strong interest in acute care, ambulatory support, and emergency services, Relocated to San Diego County for nursing program and clinical practice
Timeline
Clinical Functional Advisor - Electronic Health Record Trainer
CIQIMA Federal Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
Health Informatics Training Specialist
Right Factor Consulting Group
12.2020 - 06.2021
Flight & Operational Medical Technician / Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Sierra College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University