Joel Soto
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds especially underserved and underrepresented communities. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Phlebotomist
Bronson Methodist Hospital (BMH)
Kalamazoo, Michigan
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures on an average of 30 patients per day
- Conducted EKG tests on patients, utilizing knowledge of EKG equipment and procedures
- Recorded and documented patient information accurately in electronic health records
- Collaborated closely with nurses, physicians, and laboratory staff to coordinate patient care and specimen collection.
Tutor Site Supervisor
Upward Bound Program
Kalamazoo, Michigan
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped students with homework problems after school and was accountable for them
- Transported students to USHLI (United States Hispanic Leadership Institute) to become empowered and educated through Latinx issues
- Organized social events for students to promote team-building and leadership skills.
Migrant Student Assistant
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
Hartford, Michigan
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted MDHHS staff with conducting outreach to farmworkers and vaccination events
- Transported farmworkers to/from vaccination events and clinics across SW Michigan
- Helped setup, take down, and clean-up vaccination event locations.
Cart Loader
Lyon Industries
Dowagiac, MI
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Moved 50-pound carts onto a track and carefully put tub/ base shells on them
- Used a blade to cut off the edges of the whole shell
- Packaged tubs/bases and carry them by myself onto palettes
- Worked under extreme heat conditions
Packer
Shafer Lake Fruit
Hartford, MI
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Sorted out asparagus onto the cutting machine
- Stacked lugs full of asparagus on top of each other
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
Construction Worker
L & A Gutters
Hartford, MI
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Made gutters for multiple houses each day
- Got on roof and installed leaf free covers on the gutters
- Cleaned gutters that would be clogged by leaves
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Services & Science (Pre-PA)
Western Michigan University
04.2024
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School
05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Spanish (Native)
- Organization and adaptability
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Education
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), 05/2021, Present
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Lee Honors College
- Latino Student Alliance
- Club Soccer
- College Assistance Migrant Program
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
- Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc.
Future Activities For This Year:
- Raise enough money through fundraisers and give out a $250-500 Scholarship to a first generation college student at WMU
- Host a blood drive on campus specifically targeting the diverse groups on campus
Volunteer Experiences
- Volunteered at Redwood Elementary events, book drives, and as a translator for parents
- Midway Baptist Church events
- Food drives at Hartford, MI for migrant farmworkers
- Helped at the community center giving away good to the homeless and veterans
- Run Hartford athletic events (Scoreboard, food, ball boy, etc.)
- Refereed games for basketball in the gymnasium for kids from 3rd to 5th grade
- Helped run the Cesar Chavez March in Kalamazoo, MI
- Cleaned up trash from the highway through the Multicultural Greek Council
- Assisted WMU multicultural affairs in setting up multiple events for first generation upcoming students and gave them college advice as a first generation college student
- Helped set up the annual Gala for El Concilio/Hispanic American Council
Accomplishments
- Graduated as a first generation college student from a family of immigrants
- Honors college (Western Michigan University)
- Cum Laude (GPA: 3.65)
- Dean's List (2020-2024)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Borgess Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Bronson Methodist Hospital (BMH)
07.2023 - 11.2023
Tutor Site Supervisor
Upward Bound Program
10.2022 - 04.2023
Migrant Student Assistant
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
06.2022 - 09.2022
Cart Loader
Lyon Industries
05.2020 - 09.2020
Packer
Shafer Lake Fruit
04.2020 - 05.2020
Construction Worker
L & A Gutters
06.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Services & Science (Pre-PA)
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School