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Lucia Holzworth

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Dynamic Respiratory Equipment Technician at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, skilled in equipment maintenance and quality control. Proven ability to educate patients effectively while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Bilingual communicator with a strong focus on patient-centered care, enhancing accessibility for Spanish-speaking populations. Committed to delivering exceptional service in high-pressure environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Equipment Technician

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
09.2021 - Current
  • Educate patients and families regarding proper respiratory equipment operation
  • Sanitize and cleanse used respiratory equipment before returning it to operational status.
  • Validate functionality of respiratory equipment through routine quality control tests.

Patient Financial Counselor

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Evaluated changes in federal, state, and local regulations impacting Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.
  • Established trust with patients to address delicate financial topics with professionalism.
  • Advised patients on financial responsibilities related to medical care.

Procedure Scheduler

Intermountain Healthcare
Sandy, UT
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Verified completion of all essential paperwork prior to scheduled procedures.
  • Informed patients about essential preparation steps before undergoing procedure.
  • Supported ongoing dialogue with providers, technicians, and other staff members on a daily basis

Spanish Medical Interpreter

One World Translation
Longmont, CO
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Helped facilitate culturally appropriate care for Spanish speaking populations.
  • Facilitated communication between nursing staff and Hispanic patients by interpreting physician instructions
  • Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory

Stevens Henager College
Midvale, UT
05-2010

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Home oxygen setup
    Bilingual communication
    Patient education

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

Spanish Interpreter Training

Program of Cross-Cultured Communications

Timeline

Respiratory Equipment Technician

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Patient Financial Counselor

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2021

Procedure Scheduler

Intermountain Healthcare
01.2018 - 04.2020

Spanish Medical Interpreter

One World Translation
01.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory

Stevens Henager College
Lucia Holzworth