Cody Thompson

• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Performed wound care by cleaning and dressing injuries.
• Trained new health technicians, sharing best practices for optimal job performance and patient care outcomes.
• Contributed to successful accreditation reviews through adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines within the healthcare facility.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

40 hours/week

• Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
• Immunizations
• Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Performed testing (waive) and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Kept supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt. (Weekly/Monthly)
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

40 hours/week

• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
• Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

40 hours/week

• Completed multi-point inspections, including washing and refueling units.
• Instructed staff on proper techniques for washing, waxing, cleaning, vacuuming and other tasks.
• Provided outstanding customer service.
• Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations

40 hours/week

• Educate patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
• Assist physicians and other RTs in emergency situations.
• Treat patients by using variety of methods including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medication, pulmonary function testing, mechanical ventilation, stress testing, vapotherm, CPAP, BIPAP, arterial blood gases.
• Operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises.
• Making hospital rounds to collect or review clinical data to make all respiratory equipments are operating properly and in compliance.
• Changing simple oxygen administering devices such as masks and nasal cannulas with cylinder or centralized medical gas systems. (Including assembling, disassembling, testing, cleaning, sterilizing all respiratory equipments.)

40 hours/week

• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
• Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
• Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.

• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.