- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Music
- Volunteering
Dale Figgins
Patient Care Technician
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
26
26
Certification Patient Care Technician
10
10
Certified orthopedic technician
Work History
Certified Patient Care Technician/Patient Clinical Assistant
Ascension Medical, labor, and delivery
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
CertifiedPatient Care Technician
St.David’s Medical Center, Oncoogy
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Operating Room Assistant
Atrium Health
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Positioning patients for joint replacement surgery independently and jointly with surgeons
- Assisting the circulating nurse with the preoperative preparation of the surgical site
- Cleaning and disinfection of rooms and equipment between surgeries
- Maintaining appropriate levels of supplies in various storage areas of the surgical suite
- Assembling modular equipment in advance of surgeries
- Communicating with the pre-operative and anesthesia departments of the hospital, as well as with post anesthesia care and total joint units about patient care
- Delivering tissue specimens to the pathology laboratory
Operating Room Assistant
Charlotte Surgery Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Positioning patients for joint replacement surgery independently and jointly with surgeons
- Assisting the circulating nurse with the preoperative preparation of the surgical site
- Cleaning and disinfection of rooms and equipment between surgeries
- Maintaining appropriate levels of supplies in various storage areas of the surgical suite
- Assembling modular equipment in advance of surgeries
- Communicating with the pre-operative and anesthesia departments of the hospital, as well as with post anesthesia care and total joint units about patient care
Operating Room Assistant
Novant Health Orthopedic Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Positioning patients for joint replacement surgery independently and jointly with surgeons
- Assisting the circulating nurse with the preoperative preparation of the surgical site
- Cleaning and disinfection of rooms and equipment between surgeries
- Assembling modular equipment in advance of surgeries
- Delivering tissue specimens to the pathology laboratory and specimen record keeping
Education
No Degree -
East High School
Rochester, NY01.1996
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood glucose testing
- Feeding assistance
- Specimen collection
- Oxygen therapy
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Patient education
- Patient positioning
- Emergency response
Certification
- Certified Patient care technician
- Certified certified orthopedic technician
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Hana Table Certified
Interests
Timeline
Certified Patient Care Technician/Patient Clinical Assistant
Ascension Medical, labor, and delivery
05.2024 - Current
CertifiedPatient Care Technician
St.David’s Medical Center, Oncoogy
04.2022 - 05.2024
Operating Room Assistant
Atrium Health
01.2017 - 04.2022
Operating Room Assistant
Charlotte Surgery Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Operating Room Assistant
Novant Health Orthopedic Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Hana Table Certified
- BLS-Adult and Child/Infant
- Certifiedpatien
- Certified certified orthopedic technician
No Degree -
East High School
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
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