Lindsay Vazquez
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 3-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Technician
Huntington Beach Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Assist in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly respond to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collect basic samples, label specimens properly, and transfer to laboratory for testing.
- Work with nurses and physicians to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Administered wound care and gave after care instructions.
- Measure and fit crutches and other orthopedic devices, while instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Apply a variety of different orthopedic splints on patients.
- Assist in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
ER Admitting Clerk
Huntington Beach Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
- Registered patients for labs, surgeries and radiology.
- Arranged forms and charts for each patient.
- Handled admission processes and discharge procedures to transfer patients from hospital to home care, extended facility and self-care plans.
- Calculated collectible amount due for procedures.
- Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2024
Skills
- EPIC software
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Patient Health Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Caring and compassionate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ER Technician
Huntington Beach Hospital
03.2023 - Current
ER Admitting Clerk
Huntington Beach Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Santa Ana College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State Long Beach
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