Joel Colmenares

• Gather vital signs
• Chart patients condition
• IV Starts

• Splinting
• Obtain 12 lead ekg

• Assist MD and RN with procedures

• Materials Management
• Lab draw analysis
• Lab information systems
• Report critical labs values to MD and RN
• Conduct equipment calibration

• Maintain qualifications to perform duties

• Assist in obtaining 12-lead EKG

• Working with physicians and RNs to provide patient care

• Urinary Catheter Insertion

• Phlebotomy

• Start IV lines

• Monitor vitals

• Post-mortem care

• Assist with resuscitation

• Adept at providing compressions during codes

• Wound irrigation

• Wound care

• Application of orthopedic splints and dressings

• Administer patient education on crutches, splinting, and proper wound care

• Gather vital signs

• Chart patients condition

• Assist with ADL

• Report any changes in condition of patient

• Report any abnormal vitals

• Assist patients with ambulation and transport

• Clean and sanitize beds and equipment

• Change and dispose dirty linen

• Stock supplies

• Monitor stock inventory levels

• Discharge patients

• Discontinue IV lines

• Assist patients with ambulation and transport

• Clean and sanitize beds and equipment

• Change and dispose dirty linen

• Stock supplies

• Monitor stock inventory levels

• Pull lens implants for surgery cases

• Data entry of patient charts, implant usages, and shipment receipts

• Assist technologist and physicians during exams and procedures

• Work in cooperation with ER nursing and medical staff for patient imaging

• Action Team Lead for Radiology Assistants, Aides, and Transporters

• Transport patients to and from the radiology department.

• Transport patients on vents, IV pumps, chest tubes, and lines.

• Register and check-in outpatients for their procedures

• Perform safety screening on MRI patients

• Change MRI coils for procedures

• Orient and train new hires

• Adjust and fix Transporter's/Aides' schedules

• Gather medical history from patients before and after procedures

• Retrieve and file prior films for the technician and radiologist

• Maintain confidential and HIPPA regulations

• File radiographic films

• Pull film jackets for Radiologist

• Make film copies for patients’ appointments

• Fax, mail, and call doctor's offices with reports

• Set up film viewer for radiologist dictation