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Juan Mercado

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Patient-oriented Orthopedic Technician offering excellent cast molding and splinting proficiencies. Adjusting orthopedic devices, maintaining aseptic procedures and monitoring patient progress. Outstanding knowledge of medical terminology and human injury treatment plans. Consistently complying with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Polished professional with successful background in busy environments. Valued experience in implementing orthopedic fabrication requirements for inpatient and outpatient settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthopedic Technician

NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2012 - Current
  • Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
  • Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
  • Set up orthopedic tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
  • Prepared and passed instruments, sutures and supplies needed in out patient procedure.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
  • Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
  • Maintaining equipment inventory and ordering new supplies as needed
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Therapy Aide

ALL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY
03.2009 - 01.2012
  • Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
  • Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
  • Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
  • Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises. Assisting patients with in office therapeutic exercises.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied abilities for personalized patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Barry University
Miami, FL
12.2009

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Specification Optimization
  • Patient Engagement
  • Orthopedic Device Knowledge
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Dressing Changes
  • Restocking Supplies
  • Splinting
  • Brace Fitting
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Orthopedic Traction

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Orthopedic Technician

NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2012 - Current

Physical Therapy Aide

ALL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY
03.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Barry University
Juan Mercado