Lorenzo F. Alvarado
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional seeking to advance my skills and grow within the medical field. Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that supports patients in improving their well-being and returning to a normal, healthy life, while continuously expanding my own knowledge and clinical expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stress Test Technician
University Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared patients, equipment and materials used in diagnostic procedures.
- Operated, calibrated and maintained diagnostic equipment and records the patient's response.
- Prepared preliminary reports for final interpretation by the cardiologist.
- Performed exercise, cardiac, nuclear, pharmaceutical, echo stress tests, Holter testing and analysis, EKGs as prescribed.
- Recognized chest pain, arrhythmias, life-threatening arrhythmias associated with stress testing responds/ obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.
- Analyzed and scanned Holter monitors after removal to verify accuracy of report and delete any false information before handing over to the cardiologist.
- Identified and documented ECG abnormalities
- Communicate findings with healthcare professionals
- Ensured the accuracy and quality of data
- Assist with patient setup and education on using Holter monitors
Stress/EKG Technician
Center of the Heart (TENET)
El Paso, TX
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Responsible for performing basic electrocardiogram (ECG) tests and EKG tests on patients while they exercise or walk on a treadmill to gather data on their heart.
- Monitor the patient and rhythm of the heart during exercise and record intensity, patient pain levels, and blood pressures.
- Assist the Nuclear Technologist in tandem to perform both nuclear and physical stress tests.
- Order inventory items needed for daily use cardiac tests such as alcohol prep pads, flushes, and medications.
- Receive event monitor reports via email and interpret arrhythmias to show the doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Educate and installed Holter monitors on patients as needed per the doctor.
- Start IV catheters for fluids and medications infusion.
Rehabilitation Technician (PRN)
University Medical Center
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Under the supervision of a licensed professional, perform routine patient care activities such as preparing patients for therapy treatments, assisting during administration of treatments and providing routine treatments.
- Assist Physical Therapists or Occupational Therapists with wound care.
- Work with Physical Therapists in outpatient setting to provide patients therapy and establish a new baseline of wellness.
- Assist therapists in molding and fitting of splints not only to the arm but also legs and feet.
- Manually check basic vitals for patients who might not be feeling so well during therapy.
Patient Care Technician (PRN)
RHSNM
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepare room for examination; provide technical assistance during examination, anticipating instrument needs. Performs patient measurements, tests and screening such as blood pressure, sputum, hearing, vision, urinalysis, pregnancy, TB, iron, glucose, lead, etc.
- Monitor and report vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc.); EKG signals and patient condition
- Clean, set up & restock exam rooms; sterilize instruments; inventories and order supplies. Maintain logs, files and records; collect clinical data and compile statistics. Assist with registration of patients and answer telephone calls. Provide patient education. Schedule appointments and diagnostic testing, clarify referrals and re-verify appointments for various clinic programs.
- Draw blood vials for testing.
Technologist Assistant
DMS Imaging
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Traveled to different cities in a mobile unit and provided both PET and CT services to cancer patients at facilities that did not have the proper equipment.
- Worked with FDG and ISOVUE300 (equipment), and prepared a double auto injector to inject contrast media when performing CT scans
- Kept clear and accurate documentation of dose sheets. Acquired patients’ vitals along with their medical history
- Ordered medical supplies such as syringes, pre-filled syringes, IV locks, ect. for the mobile unit
- Started IV catheters for medication infusion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Southwest University At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2027
Associates Degree - Applied Science with a concentration in Medical Lab Technician
Vista College
El Paso, TX12.2015
Skills
- Monitor Technician Arrhythmia Interpretation Certification – Sept 2016
- Monitor Technician 12-Lead Electrocardiogram Certification – Sept 2016
- Pro Action Basic Life Support Certified – March 2019
- Language Spanish; verbal and written
- Skills Simple vitals, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Communication, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Microbiology, Customer Service, Computer skills, EKG
Section name
Mr. Alvarado brings years of customer relations experience and the transferable skills to meet and exceed all demands of patient care.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Stress Test Technician
University Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Stress/EKG Technician
Center of the Heart (TENET)
03.2021 - 07.2023
Rehabilitation Technician (PRN)
University Medical Center
03.2019 - 10.2020
Patient Care Technician (PRN)
RHSNM
10.2018 - 02.2019
Technologist Assistant
DMS Imaging
11.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Southwest University At El Paso
Associates Degree - Applied Science with a concentration in Medical Lab Technician
Vista College