Katrina Howard
Hawthorne,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EKG Technician
UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California
09.2024 - Current
- Receive physician's order for EKG exam. Identify the patient while noting the physical appearance of the patient.
- Explain the response by step-by-step procedure to the patient.
- Attach electrodes using standard procedures, modifying as needed for infants, and patients with injuries.
- Conducts ECG exams, observing for irregular tracings and ensuring accurate readings, per standard procedures.
- Notify the appropriate party of the irregular tracing. (i.e., RN, physician).
- Match orders on Cerner when needed.
EKG Monitor Technician
Kindred
Gardena, California
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured proper lead placement for the EKG exam.
- Monitored the patient's condition using EKG readings to address telemetry readings, report on the patient's condition or acute changes, and report abnormal EKG tracings.
- Maintained and operated EKG monitoring equipment.
- Documented accurate results in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate records.
Health Services Assistant
Torrance Unified School District
Torrance
03.2021 - Current
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Kept watch on people with ongoing and serious health issues.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing documents, photocopying forms, faxing records, ordering office supplies and managing inventory levels.
- Provided support to medical staff with tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, entering data into the electronic health records system, and providing patients with instructions.
Education
EKG TECH / MONITOR - Allied Healt
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Dorsey High School
City Of Los Angeles, CA06-1997
Skills
- Medical ethics
- Patient communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Lead placement
- Medical equipment troubleshooting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Certified BLS
- Patient identification
- Effective communication
Objective
To obtain a job as Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician 1 where I can utilize my knowledge and skills in a dynamic healthcare setting to contribute to accurate diagnoses
Certification
- BLS Certified
- EKG Techician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EKG Technician
UCLA Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
EKG Monitor Technician
Kindred
01.2023 - 01.2024
Health Services Assistant
Torrance Unified School District
03.2021 - Current
EKG TECH / MONITOR - Allied Healt
Downey Adult School
High School Diploma -
Dorsey High School
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