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GENINE ALEXANDER

Hawthorne,CA

Summary

Skilled EKG Technician offering over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Performed prescribed radiologic and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized knowledge to support service delivery. Precise execution and interpretation utilizing advanced machinery.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EKG Technician

UCLA HARBOR MEDICAL
03.2014 - Current
  • Duties Summary
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters in electronic medical records. system. Provided technical support to physicians in monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms and vital. signs. Calibrated equipment regularly to ensure accuracy of test results. Demonstrated proficiency in using various types of EKG machines such as 12-lead ECGs and portable systems. Checked the condition of electrodes before each use to confirm proper functioning. Worked closely with nurses to provide assistance during emergency situations involving heart. problems. Communicated effectively with patients to explain the purpose of the test and answer any. questions they may have had about it. Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing EKG tests on patients. Assisted physicians in interpreting EKG results to diagnose medical conditions or detect. irregularities. Assisted with stress tests, Holter monitors, pacemaker checks and other diagnostic procedures. as needed. Prepared reports summarizing patient data collected from EKG tests for review by physician. Maintained cleanliness in the lab environment by sterilizing instruments after use. Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric. Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs. Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements. Maintained medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient care. Kept up-to-date records regarding usage times for disposable leads or electrodes so that. replacement parts could be ordered when needed. Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment. Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff. and staff in other hospital departments. Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology. *Performing a twelve-lead electrocardiogram in areas of the hospital such as. Trauma, Recovery room, OBGYN, Adult ER, Adolescences Psych ER, Surgery rooms, ICU area, CTU area, dialysis area, Outpatient clinics, Inpatient clinic, Ear Nose and throat clinic, Labor and Delivery. *Responding to code stroke calls, code blues, and medical rapid response performing an electrocardiogram 12 lead side by side with doctors and nurses if needed. *I am a part of the medical rapid response team for any patients who needs to be monitored who would need assistance right away. *Verifying all patient's information and answering questions prior to performing the electrocardiogram. *When receiving a concerned electrocardiogram, I immediately give the results to doctor. I can read electrocardiograms if needed such as sinus rhythm, heart block, atrial flutter, first degree. block, junctional and so much more. * I have performed electrocardiograms on patients with artificial cardiac pacemakers as well. *Also, I can not only perform an electrocardiogram I can prepare patients setting up, adjusting and operating equipment. *Recording tracing of the heart with doctors' orders attaching electrodes to the chest, arms, and legs. *Documenting all critical electrocardiograms in the ecg logs and reporting all critical ecg's to doctors/nurses. * Assisting physicians/nurses with critical patients recording activity of the heart while in surgery. *Checking all patient information on wrist bands before actively performing the ecg from the birthday date/medical record number all required to be checked. *Cleaning operating machine before and after patient procedure and using PPE if needed for all patients including mask N-95, gloves, gowns. *Stress test assistance.


DIRECT CARE STAFF

ARC MID CITIES
08.2009 - 03.2015
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
  • Safeguarded patients by closely monitoring their behavior and intervening during crises when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisting with teaching mentally disabled adults how to function in the community.
  • Assisting with teaching mentally disabled adults with daily routines such as, cleaning, hygiene and laundry duties.
  • Assisting with teaching mentally disabled adults how to work at different jobs. Such as, cleaning the community, organizing merchandise in the dept stores.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA
08.2026

High School Diploma -

WESTCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
LOS ANGELES
06.2003

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient preparation
  • Stress testing
  • Patient Communication
  • Basic Life Support
  • Electrocardiogram Interpretation
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Team building
  • Time management abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • CET - EKG Technician

Timeline

EKG Technician

UCLA HARBOR MEDICAL
03.2014 - Current

DIRECT CARE STAFF

ARC MID CITIES
08.2009 - 03.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

WESTCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

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