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Heron Ruiz

Lake Worth,FL

Summary

Dynamic Medical Technician with extensive experience at Bethesda Hospital, adept at maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring patient confidentiality. Proven ability in equipment maintenance and direct patient care, fostering compassionate interactions. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and supporting diagnostic accuracy through meticulous specimen handling and infection control protocols.

Adept [Job Title] excited to transition from the military into a similar role within the private sector. Proven leader and skilled in training new surgical technicians. Quick to adapt to changing settings without losing focus.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Technician

Bethesda Hospital - HealthEast
  • Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
  • Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
  • Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment, ensuring reliability and accuracy of test results.
  • Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.

Forensic Investigator

Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office
03.2001 - Current
  • Mentored junior investigators, enhancing their skills in crime scene documentation, evidence collection, and data interpretation.
  • Evaluated forensic equipment performance regularly, ensuring optimal functionality during critical investigations.
  • Contributed to public safety initiatives by presenting findings from notable cases at industry conferences and seminars for educational purposes.
  • Supported legal proceedings by providing well-documented reports and expert witness testimonies in court.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to solve cases more effectively through inter-agency communication and cooperation.
  • Conducted thorough crime scene investigations, ensuring the preservation of crucial evidence for further analysis.
  • Increased suspect identification rates by utilizing advanced biometric technologies, such as fingerprint and DNA analysis.
  • Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including crime labs and medical facilities, to facilitate seamless collaboration during investigations.
  • Assisted medical examiners in determining cause of death through detailed post-mortem examinations and toxicology tests.
  • Trained new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
  • Attended and examined scenes of crimes.
  • Took pictures of crime scenes and specific evidence located at scenes.

Forensic Technician

Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office
02.1999 - 03.2001
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations and professional standards by remaining up-to-date on relevant laws and industry best practices.
  • Established a reliable chain of custody records for all collected evidence within each investigation.
  • Assisted medical examiners with autopsies, accurately documenting findings for use in criminal investigations.
  • Provided comprehensive training to junior technicians, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.

Court Room Clerk

Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Office
06.1996 - 04.1998
  • Contributed to the integrity of the justice system through diligent execution of administrative duties, including case management, docketing, and recordkeeping.
  • Advanced defendant rights protection through diligent monitoring of arraignments to ensure proper representation was provided when needed.
  • Improved communication between court staff and attorneys by promptly distributing necessary paperwork and providing regular updates on case statuses.
  • Maintained inventory of equipment used in court.
  • Attended court sessions to record proceedings of evidence, objections, rulings and arguments.

Education

Sterile Processing Certification - Central/Sterile Processing

Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN
09-2025

Psychology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12-1994

Criminal Justice

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12-1994

Skills

  • HIPAA regulations
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient interaction
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Specimen handling
  • Infection control protocols
  • Maintaining inventory
  • OSHA compliance
  • Specimen preparation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Technical report writing
  • Data management
  • Medical equipment operation

Timeline

Forensic Investigator

Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office
03.2001 - Current

Forensic Technician

Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office
02.1999 - 03.2001

Court Room Clerk

Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Office
06.1996 - 04.1998

Medical Technician

Bethesda Hospital - HealthEast

Sterile Processing Certification - Central/Sterile Processing

Purdue Global

Psychology

Florida State University

Criminal Justice

Florida State University

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