KAREN HENRIQUEZ
Emanuel Medical Center
San Antonio,TX
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Experienced Orthopaedic Technologist Certified with 28 years in trauma and reconstructive surgery and emergency department procedures. Developed training programs enhancing skills for over 40 healthcare professionals. Expertise in inventory management, patient relations, and compliance, driving innovation in orthopaedic technology and promoting patient safety.
Work History
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified
7 Years 5 Months- Developed skill competency guidelines for emergency department focused on extremity immobilization.
- Identified and organized essential equipment for orthopedic injury management.
- Managed inventory of bracing, crutches, plaster, and fiberglass, ensuring availability for all extremity treatments.
- Responsible for training over 40 ER techs and LVNs in proper splinting and casting.
- Writing the skill competency for the hospital emergency department related to all extremity immobilization.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to optimize workflow processes and improve service delivery.
- Managed inbound calls, addressing patient inquiries and providing accurate information on services.
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified
22 Years- First assistant for Dr. Pistel in trauma, injury and reconstructive surgery at Doctors Medical Center, Stanislaus Surgical Hospital, River Surgical Institute and in the Clinic.
- Prep, position and drape patient, apply sutures, dressings, bandages, casts, splints, braces, etc.
- Prepared, positioned, and draped patients while applying sutures, dressings, bandages, casts, splints, and braces to support successful surgical outcomes.
- Triage patient phone calls and identify post op complications.
- Instructed patients in home care and demonstrated proper use of orthopaedic devices to promote recovery and enhance patient understanding.
- Managed inventory and ordered implants, grafts, and medications to ensure availability for procedures.
- Implement procedures to ensure safety and compliance with all agency regulations.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records, ensuring proper diagnosis and coding for billing.
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration with patients and staff to resolve issues.
- Started position in Physical Therapy Department, assisting with patient care and rehabilitation.
Education
General Education/EMT Certification - Health Care Administration
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified
No. 01-0161
Certified Orthotic Fitter
Surgical Technologist
Skills
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified
Orthopaedic technologist
Certified Fitter of Orthotics
Orthopaedic surgery certification
Record Maintenance
Patient Assessment
Ordering/Vendor relations
Patient/Customer Relations
Inventory Management
CPR/First Aid Certified
Certification
Orthopaedic technologist Certified and surgery certified
Emergency Medical technician National certification
Timeline
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified
Emanuel Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2026Read More
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified
Stanislaus Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
01.1997 - 01.2019Read More
First Lady Permanente Emergency Technician Program
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National Board Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist
Surgical Technologist
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ABC
Certified Orthotic Fitter
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National Board Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists
Orthopaedic Technologist Certified
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Modesto Junior College
General Education/EMT Certification from Health Care Administration
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