Joshua Sweitzer
New Cumberland,PA
Summary
Driven Anesthesia Technician and Emergency Medical Technician with proven expertise in anesthetic equipment maintenance and patient positioning, honed at Hershey Medical Center and First Aid and Safety Patrol. Excelled in streamlining workflows and enhancing patient care, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and equipment operation skills. Achieved significant improvements in procedure efficiency and patient outcomes through continuous skill advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia-technician
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
Emergency Medical Technician
First Aid and Safety Patrol
Lebanon, PA
11.2011 - 07.2021
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Education
Computer Science -
Cedar Crest High School
Lebanon, PASkills
- Intubation Assistance
- Anesthetic Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Positioning
- Induction Assistance
- Anesthetic Machine Operation
Timeline
Anesthesia-technician
Hershey Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
First Aid and Safety Patrol
11.2011 - 07.2021
Computer Science -
Cedar Crest High School