Garrett Hill
Springfield,OR
Summary
Observant Orthopedic Technician with 4-year background assisting physicians in orthopedic procedures and performing patient care activities. Excellent aseptic techniques, including dressing changes, suture removal and staple removal. Patient-oriented Orthopedic Technician offering excellent cast molding and mixing proficiencies. Adjusting orthopedic devices, maintaining aseptic procedures and monitoring patient progress. Outstanding knowledge of medical terminology and human injury treatment plans. Consistently complying with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
Slocum Surgery Center For Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
07.2020 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing efficient and accurate orthopedic casting and splinting.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas for optimal patient care.
- Reduced patient wait time by promptly assisting with the application and removal of casts, braces, and other orthopedic devices.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough post-operative care instructions, ensuring proper healing and recovery.
- Supported physicians in providing high-quality care by accurately measuring, fitting, and adjusting orthopedic appliances as needed.
- Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
NCMA
Oak Street Medical
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Answer patients' questions about their labs, x-ray and advise patients on medications to take or what other screenings they may need
- Stock and clean rooms, clean any medical instruments that were used and prep them for the autoclave
- Taking the patients' vital signs, getting a brief explanation of issues or symptoms, scribe in the chart note, and make follow up appointments.
Sales Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
- Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma Program -
Pioneer Pacific College
Springfield, OR11.2018
Skills
- Medical Office Software
- Excel
- Injections
- Vitals
- Blood Draws
- EKG
- CPR/ BLS
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA
- Journalism
- Typing 58 WPM
- Sterile set up
- Autoclave
- Mobility Instruction for wheelchairs, canes, crutches, and Law and Ethics
- Chart scrubbing
- Splinting
- Suture Removal
- Brace Fitting
- Instrument Sterilization
- Casting
- Dressing Changing
- Anatomy knowledge
- Splint application
- Medical terminology
- Computer proficiency
- Orthopedic equipment maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Fracture management
- Patient education
- Range of motion exercises
- Cast removal
- Orthopedic casting
- Wound Care
- Aseptic Techniques
- Splint Crafting
- Orthopedic surgery assistance
Availability Schedule
Open Availability
Availability
Immediately
Professional References
- Kirstin Jenkins, Supervisor, (206) 612-3378, kirstin.jenkins@slocumcenter.com
- Kirsta Gillett, Boss, (541) 868-5968, kirsta.gillett@slocumcenter.com
- Danny Morgan Jr, Former Manager, (541) 286-0131
References
- Jessica Hill, Wife, (619) 804-8919, jessieroberts25@gmail.com
- James Felix, coworker, (619) 820-6828, james.felix@slocumcenter.com
- Keoni Conlu, Friend, (503) 329-6552, Keoni.conlu@ymail.com
Training
Oak Street Medical, 09/25/18, 11/01/18
Certification
- Certified Registered Orthopedic Tech, The American Society Of Orthopedic Professionals
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
Slocum Surgery Center For Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
07.2020 - Current
NCMA
Oak Street Medical
11.2018 - 10.2019
Sales Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Certified Registered Orthopedic Tech, The American Society Of Orthopedic Professionals
Medical Assistant Diploma Program -
Pioneer Pacific College
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