Maria Hecht
Administrative Assistant and Patient Care Technician
Bedford,IN
Summary
Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician and Administrative Assista
Davita Dialysis
Bloomington, IN
11.2012 - Current
- Maintained lowest catheter rate in our region for over 5yrs
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Care Technician
Fresineus Hemodialysis
Bloomington, IN
03.2007 - 07.2012
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Preceptor for 5yrs at this company, training multiple new technicians at a time.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seymour Hight School
Seymour, IN06.1993
Skills
- Service-Oriented
- Heavy Lifting
- Medical Equipment Transport
- Active Listening
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Medical Supply Stocking
- Medical Supplies Issuing
- Vital Statistics Recording
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodiaylis Technician Certification - 13yrs
CCHT
Have been nationally certified by NNCC (National Nursing Clinical Certification) since it was mandated 13 years ago.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician and Administrative Assista
Davita Dialysis
11.2012 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Fresineus Hemodialysis
03.2007 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Seymour Hight School