Luis Siqueiros
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Bilingual Ophthalmic/Surgical Technician with 30+ years of experience working in fast pace medical practices and surgery centers. Committed to providing patients with outstanding care and support by providing guidance and educating patients on diagnosis and treatment. Strong communication and leadership skills, team player and can adapt to change quickly and smoothly.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
Cross Country Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Volunteer Lead Warehouse Associate
APLA/AFS
01.2023 - Current
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Surgical Scrub
Boswell Eye
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepare operating room for surgery, including gathering equipment, instruments, supplies and ensure operating was prepared for surgeon and patient.
- Set up and maintain surgery room and equipment sterile always using sterile techniques.
- Assist various ophthalmic surgeons on cataract, glaucoma and plastic surgeries, averaging 18-27 procedures per day.
- Assist surgeons by having all instruments available and passing sterile supplies and instruments.
Ophthalmic Technician/Surgical Scrub
Associated Retina Consultants
04.2006 - 09.2022
- Operate various ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepare patients for examinations.
- Train new staff to complete initial evaluations accurately, diagnostic testing, ultrasonography, and photography.
- Trouble-shoot ophthalmic equipment and repair as needed or work with vendor to repair equipment, saving employer an average of $40,000 per year.
- Back-up for triage division, scribes, surgery technicians and travel team. Supervised traveling team for two years.
- Prepare patients and assisted physicians with procedures and surgeries.
- Obtain and record accurate patient medical history.
- Ensure medical supplies, medications and instruments are stocked and inspected.
- Provide patients with pre-operative and post-operative consultation and care.
- Work well with patients, staff, and representatives to carry out a successful practice.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ04-1994
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Injections
- Trainer
- Surgical Scrub
- Medical equipment operation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Hospice care
- Household management
- Adaptive equipment use
- Visual acuity and Imaging
- Repair Equipment
- Fluorescent/ICG Angiography
- OCT/Visual Field/Fundus Photos
- Ophthalmic Sonographer Technician
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Cross Country Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Surgical Scrub
Boswell Eye
06.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer Lead Warehouse Associate
APLA/AFS
01.2023 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician/Surgical Scrub
Associated Retina Consultants
04.2006 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute
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