Charity Postiy
Atwater
Summary
Suture Technician from Akron Children's Hospital with a robust background in emergency response and clinical training. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgement and operational efficiency, excelling in patient care and electronic recordkeeping. Proven to enhance patient outcomes through adept wound care and time management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Suture Technician
Akron Childrens Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements, accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Exhibited strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to the surgical field.
- Effectively collaborated with other members of the healthcare team including physicians and nurses while providing patient care within scope of practice guidelines.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Medical Assistant
Aultman Hospital
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary
- Provided ambulatory care by transporting patients to and from facility
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations
- Submitted fees and claims to insurance companies manually or digitally.
Patient Access Representative
Summa Akron City Hospital
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system
- Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment
- Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients
- Applied knowledge of payer requirements and utilized on-line eligibility systems to verify patient coverage and policy limitations
- Assembled registration paperwork and placed identification bands on patient
- Helped patients obtain health care services by setting up referrals
- Facilitated communication between patients, medical and administrative staff, administrative staff and regulatory agencies.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technician
American Allied Health
Ohio08-2024
Associate of Applied Science - General
Stark State College
Skills
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Appointment Scheduling
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Time Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Dictation and Transcription
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Wound Care
- Decision Making
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Training
Certification
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- Certified Suture Technician
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Suture Technician
Akron Childrens Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Aultman Hospital
12.2021 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center
02.2017 - 12.2021
Patient Access Representative
Summa Akron City Hospital
04.2014 - 02.2017
Certificate - Surgical Technician
American Allied Health
Associate of Applied Science - General
Stark State College