Joseph Vargas
Pembroke Pines
Summary
Committed professional exhibiting composure and effectiveness in both independent and collaborative settings, seeking opportunities for travel in OPO.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Donor Management Coordinator
University of Miami Health System
Miami
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Coordinated organ donor management from family consent to operating room conclusion.
- Allocated organs efficiently during recovery procedures and managed operating rooms.
- Conducted follow-ups with potential donors to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated healthcare professionals in donor hospitals to enhance awareness and practices.
- Reported regulatory compliance to agencies such as UNOS, ensuring adherence to standards.
Paramedic
Memorial Healthcare System- South Broward Community Health
PEMBROKE PINES
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
- Reported infectious disease cases to appropriate medical authorities.
Paramedic
American Ambulance
PEMBROKE PINES
09.2009 - 05.2017
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Management
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2006
Skills
- Donor management
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Healthcare education
- Organ allocation
- Patient assessment
- Operating room coordination
Certification
- Paramedic license
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Volunteer work
- Volunteered with Broward Sheriffs Office as a paramedic/Fire fighter from 8/07-9/09
Duties included aiding with field paramedic/firefighters in the safe transport from scene to local hospital using ALS skills to insure the well being of sick and sometimes critical patients.
Timeline
Donor Management Coordinator
University of Miami Health System
08.2021 - 09.2023
Paramedic
Memorial Healthcare System- South Broward Community Health
02.2017 - 09.2021
Paramedic
American Ambulance
09.2009 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Health Care Management
Broward College
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