Girard Watson
Spokane Valley,WA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Deer Park Ambulance
04.2017 - Current
- Interview patients and gather information about their medical complaint or injury.
- Provide treatments for patients within AEMT scope of practice based on Stevens County EMS protocols.
- AEMT skills include intravenous and intraosseous access.
- Also proficient in 12-lead ECG lead placement, vital sign acquisition, and patient movement/safety.
- Instruct probationary EMTs in training regarding operations, patient care, and documentation.
- Compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and OSHA regulations.
DispatchHealth Medical Technician
DispatchHealth
04.2021 - 09.2025
- Maintained equipment, restocked supplies, and drove fleet vehicle to patient visits.
- Initiated patient visit workflow by checking patients in and verifying insurance information.
- Acquired vital signs manually and entered into documentation.
- Performed EKGs, urinalysis, and minor wound care. Collected and processed samples for diagnostic tests.
- Performed venipuncture for point of care blood testing or to collect samples for lab analysis.
Emergency Services Technician (ER Tech)
MultiCare Valley Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Checked patients into the department, verifying demographic information.
- Conducted EKGs, specifically rapid EKGs with door-to-acquisition times less than 10 minutes.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Administered wound care treatments.
- Coordinated patient transfers, cleaned rooms and restocked supplies.
- During critical patient encounters, performed CPR or assisted physicians with sterile procedures.
Medical Scribe / Chief Scribe
ScribeAmerica / Kaiser Permanente Veradale Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Used EPIC electronic medical record extensively and developed advanced proficiency.
- Documented patient encounters for nine family practice physicians, one hospitalist, and one nurse practitioner (ARNP).
- Input details about medical history, physical exams, objective data, discharge summaries.
- Have fulfilled 5,000+ hours of physician shadowing in the primary care setting.
- Interviewed, hired, onboarded, and supervised scribe staff.
- Evaluated performance, provided feedback, and coached staff as needed.
- Published monthly schedules and hired scribes as needed to stay abreast of staffing needs.
- Reviewed and approved time cards for processing by the payroll department.
Care Team
American Behavioral Health Systems
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Passed medication via medication cart during scheduled pill calls and as needed.
- Documented in the medication administration record (MAR) and audited MAR for completion.
- Performed count procedure and completed required documentation for scheduled/controlled substances (narcotics).
- Accompanied patients/clients to healthcare appointments and hospitals as needed.
- Was offered promotion to shift lead.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor in Psychology, Biology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2016
Timeline
DispatchHealth Medical Technician
DispatchHealth
04.2021 - 09.2025
Emergency Services Technician (ER Tech)
MultiCare Valley Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2023
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Deer Park Ambulance
04.2017 - Current
Medical Scribe / Chief Scribe
ScribeAmerica / Kaiser Permanente Veradale Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2020
Care Team
American Behavioral Health Systems
06.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minor in Psychology, Biology
Washington State University
Similar Profiles
Ryann AllisonRyann Allison
Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Deer Park ISD - Deer Park ElementaryKindergarten Paraprofessional at Deer Park ISD - Deer Park Elementary
Ryan FarrellRyan Farrell
Classroom Teacher at Deer Park School District/ Deer Park ElementaryClassroom Teacher at Deer Park School District/ Deer Park Elementary
William GatlinWilliam Gatlin
High School English Teacher at Deer Park High SchoolHigh School English Teacher at Deer Park High School
Kaitlin EsaryKaitlin Esary
Account Care Specialist Sr. at Insight EnterpisesAccount Care Specialist Sr. at Insight Enterpises
Jocelynn HarrisJocelynn Harris
Retail Sales Associate at Dicks Sporting GoodsRetail Sales Associate at Dicks Sporting Goods